Yes, you can grow citrus here!
Most people are shocked that they can successfully grow citrus in Coastal North Carolina. I’m here to tell you, yes you can, and I can show you how!
Citrus Varieties
I have access to a lot of citrus varieties, so if there is something you’ve always wanted, I can likely get it. With that said I have a number of varieties available that will grow really well here in Coastal North Carolina. I typically have the following varieties available:
Grow Your Own Satsumas
Owari Satsuma & Brown Select Satsuma
Satsumas are a cold hardy citrus that grows very well in-ground here in Coastal NC. Their fruit are easy peel, have a decent amount of juice and are great for eating fresh out of hand.
Grow Your Own Mandarins
Kishu Mandarin & Shiranui Mandarin
Mandarins are a great fruit to grow here, they are not only cold hardy but incredibly good to eat fresh out of hand. Both Kishu and Shiranui / Dekopon produce sweet seedless, easy peel fruit.
Grow Your Own Grapefruit
Ruby Red & Croxton Grapefruit
Grapefruit trees will grow into a larger citrus tree that get loaded with fruit. Ruby Red is a well known grocery store quality fruit and Croxton produces a sweeter tasting grapefruit with less bitterness.
Learn How To Grow Citrus In Containers
If you don’t have the ability or room to grow citrus trees in the ground, growing them in containers is a great option. Growing citrus in containers allows you to grow almost any variety you could want because it allows you to move them inside or otherwise protect them when it gets cold outside.
Learn How To Grow Citrus In the Ground
If you choose the right cold hardy varieties you can successfully grow citrus trees in the ground here in Coastal NC. Varieties like Satsumas, Mandarins, Kumquats, and Grapefruit are great options that can be grown in ground here with minimal winter protection.
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Latest from the Blog
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Some Of The Best Citrus Tree Varieties To Grow In Southeastern NC
Some Of The Best Citrus Tree Varieties To Grow In Southeastern NC While almost any citrus can be grown here in containers and then brought in the house, a greenhouse or garage for the little bit of winter we get here in Coastal North Carolina.. there are a number of...
Can I grow citrus trees indoors? What are the key considerations?
Yes, you can grow citrus trees indoors, but it requires careful attention to certain key considerations for successful cultivation: 1. Light: Citrus trees require plenty of sunlight, ideally 8-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. Place your indoor citrus tree in a...
How do I deal with overgrown or leggy citrus trees?
Dealing with overgrown or leggy citrus trees involves pruning and corrective measures to manage their size, shape, and growth. Here are steps to address an overgrown or leggy citrus tree: 1. Pruning: Remove Suckers and Water Sprouts: Eliminate vigorous shoots growing...
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The easiest way to keep up with new varieties, ask me questions, get growing tips, etc is to find me on Facebook. You can message me or ask on the page and I will help you out however you can. Most how to videos and tips will be shared on that page as well.
Madison Citrus Nursery
I trust all of my citrus needs to Madison Citrus Nursery, from new varieties and fertilizer to my specialty citrus potting mix and grove fresh fruit. Thank you for everything you do and everything you offer to the citrus world.