types of citrus trees
If you’re dreaming of a lush, fragrant home orchard or simply want a productive potted plant for your patio, learning about the various types of citrus trees can help you choose the perfect match for your garden. Citrus trees thrive in many parts of New Zealand, delighting gardeners with their glossy evergreen leaves, aromatic blossoms, and delicious fruit. With a wide range of varieties available, from zesty lemons to sweet oranges and tangy limes, you’re sure to find a citrus tree suited to your tastes and growing conditions.
Lime Sublime
Lime ‘Sublime’ is a highly productive citrus tree producing juicy, seedless limes with a refreshing sweet-tart flavour. This variety is perfect for cooking, drinks, and garnishes, and is prized for its reliable cropping and long harvest season. The compact, attractive tree suits both garden planting and container growing, making it ideal for patios or small spaces. Hardy in most NZ climates, it’s an easy-care choice for home gardeners wanting fresh limes on hand year-round.
From $343.89
Orange 'Washington Navel'
The ‘Washington Navel’ orange is the most famous navel orange variety, celebrated for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and easy-to-peel skin. This reliable citrus tree is perfect for New Zealand gardens, producing heavy crops of juicy fruit that are excellent for fresh eating and juicing. With glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and colourful fruit, Orange ‘Washington Navel’ delivers both ornamental appeal and productivity, making it a must-have for home orchards.
From $299.92
