Clementine – Mini Evergreen Citrus Tree (15cm Pot)

A compact evergreen citrus, 40 to 50cm tall, with glossy leaves, scented white blossom and the chance of fruit on a sunny patio or windowsill.

This is the mini clementine. Like the others in the mini citrus range it has glossy evergreen leaves and fragrant white blossom, followed by small citrus fruits when it is happy; each type has its own leaf shape and scent. Fully grown it reaches 40 to 80cm tall and 30 to 50cm across.

Citrus is not hardy in Britain. Stand it outside in full sun from about May, then bring it into a bright, frost free place such as a conservatory, porch or cool greenhouse from about October until the frosts are over. A cool bright winter suits it far better than a warm dark room. It is self fertile, so one plant will fruit. Use a citrus feed through the growing season, water with rainwater where you can, and never let it sit in waterlogged compost. Bees visit the blossom when it is outside. Citrus is listed as harmful to pets if eaten.

It is supplied as an established plant in a 15cm nursery pot.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Clementine
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40 to 80cm x 30 to 50cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, evergreen
• Perfect For: Sunny patios, conservatories, bright windowsills, containers
• Foliage: Glossy green, evergreen
• Flowering Time: Scented white blossom, mainly spring and summer
• Fruit: Small citrus fruits
• Planting Position: Full sun outdoors in summer; a bright frost free spot indoors in winter; grown in a container
• Soil Type: Free draining citrus compost
• Hardiness: Not hardy; protect from frost
• Maintenance: Moderate: citrus feed, rainwater and a cool bright winter
• Seasonal Interest: Evergreen all year; scented blossom and fruit through spring, summer, autumn and winter
• Type: Tender evergreen citrus tree