All about: Citrus Plants | January Plant of the Month
Being able to pick a fresh lemon off a tree in your home or garden is not just a dream. We have outlined the best citrus plants to use for container grown plants that move outside during the summer growing season; and back indoors for the winter. It is not difficult when you understand the few requirements – mostly a source of bright light, proper watering and regular fertilizing. Pick your favorite and start the new year with a fun project.
Why Grow Citrus in Zone 5?
Benefits
- Fresh, homegrown citrus fruit.
- Decorative evergreen foliage and fragrant blossoms.
- Suitable for indoor and container gardening.
- Cold temperatures limit outdoor planting.
- Requires frost protection and proper care indoors.
Top Citrus Cultivars for Our Area
Lemon Varieties
Lemon, Citrus limon
Meyer Lemon & Improved Meyer Lemon
Lime Varieties
Bearrs Seedless Lime or Persian Lime, Citrus latifolia
Key-lime, Citrus aurantifolia
Kieffer Lime, Citrus hystrix
Other Citrus Varieties
Orange, Citrus sinenesis
Tangerine, Citrus reticulata
Calamondin, Citris x citrofortunella mitis (a hybrid cross between a tangerine and a Nagami kumquat)
Kumquat, Citrus japonica or Fortunella japonica
Grapefruit, Citrus paradisio
After browsing our citrus collection and picking a citrus plant learn all about how to help your citrus plant thrive in our challenging environment.
Check out our blog post that covers care tips and how to harvest citrus!
Jennifer Brennan
Chalet Horticulturist