Citrus Trees are probably the easieist type of fruit tree to grow in our area. The dwarf trees are especially well adapted. In addition to being easy to grow, they have the added benefit of a wide range of ripening dates.

In addition to the traditional Washington Navel Orange, Grape Fruit, & Tangerine, I would like to talk about some of the other citrus varieties we carry.

• Cara Cara Navel Orange is a pink fruited variety that ripens in November and December with excellent quality fruit.
• Oro Blanco Grapefruit is for people that do not like the bitterness of traditional Grapefruits. This variety has an excellent sweet flavor.
• Lane Late Navel Orange is another Navel, but ripens in the Spring. This makes it a wonderful second orange tree to have in your garden.
• Midnight Valencia Orange is a seedless sport of the popular Valencia Orange. Same, wonderful taste, but no seeds!
• Minneolo Tangelo is interesting because you see it in the markets starting in November. It is colored up then, but the flavor doesn't kick in until February. In the winter they look like orange Christmas ornaments!

Other interesting citrus we carry include Buddha's Hand Citron, Calamondin, Variegated Pink Lemon, and Chandler Pommelo.

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