{"title":"Citrus Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerth's long, warm summers and mild winters suit citrus, and with a few different trees in the garden there is fruit to pick through much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur citrus range runs from lemons and limes to mandarins and oranges, with dwarf and semi-dwarf lemons alongside full-sized trees. Blood orange and tangelo are in there too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost all of the plants in our range are grown at our own production nursery north of Perth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sublime-lime-citrus-aurantifolia-sublime","title":"Sublime Lime - Citrus Aurantifolia Sublime","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll the flavour of a Tahitian lime in a tree that stays under 1.5m. Sublime is a compact, virtually thornless lime bred specifically for pots, courtyards, and small gardens - it produces full-sized, round, seedless fruit on a tree that fits comfortably on a balcony. The fragrant white flowers appear in winter, followed by bright green limes that are best picked while still green. Full sun, well-drained soil or quality potting mix. Protect from frost. Water regularly through spring and summer, especially when fruiting. Feed with slow-release citrus fertiliser. Thrives long-term in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":42215385169943,"sku":"9332392035232","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/CITRUSSUBLIME5L_bdd29e86-a0c1-4265-a6ae-f8e6da1d78d3.png?v=1744001518"},{"product_id":"lemon-eureka-4","title":"Lemon - Eureka","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerth's most-grown backyard tree, and for good reason. Eureka is a true lemon in every sense - sharp, juicy, thick-skinned, and productive for most of the year. It handles Perth summers well once established, thrives in full sun, and is equally happy in the ground or a large pot. Plant in full sun with good drainage. Water deeply but infrequently once established - sandy Perth soils drain fast, so a layer of mulch around the base makes a real difference to moisture retention. Feed with a slow-release citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn. Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"150L","offer_id":42221444792343,"sku":"166769","price":825.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/lemoneureka_afe6765d-703b-44e0-a196-dd10c3130eea.png?v=1744333128"},{"product_id":"orange-valencia-2","title":"Orange - Valencia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe juicing orange. Valencia is later-ripening than navel varieties, producing high-yield crops in late spring and summer with intensely sweet, juicy fruit that holds on the tree for months. If you juice regularly, this is the tree for your garden - prolific, reliable, and perfectly suited to Perth's long warm season. Full sun, well-drained soil. Deep watering through summer is critical for fruit quality. Feed with citrus fertiliser twice yearly. Valencia is one of the more heat-tolerant orange varieties and performs well in Perth's inland and northern suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"75L","offer_id":42221445054487,"sku":"167902","price":699.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/Valencia75L.png?v=1744332597"},{"product_id":"lemonicious","title":"Lemon - Lemonicious","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot a lemon and not quite a lime - Lemonade is a naturally sweet citrus that you can eat straight off the tree. The juice is refreshing without the pucker, pale and fragrant, and works beautifully in drinks, salads and desserts. A different addition to any edible garden, and a great choice if you have kids who want to pick and eat fruit straight from the tree. Full sun, well-drained soil, regular deep watering. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn. Mulch well to retain moisture through Perth summers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"200MM","offer_id":42338478129175,"sku":"104647","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/LEMON.png?v=1747095310"},{"product_id":"kaffir-lime-semi-dwarf","title":"Makrut Lime - Kaffir Lime Semi-Dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown for its leaves as much as its fruit. The deeply fragrant double leaves of the Makrut Lime, still widely sold as Kaffir Lime, are essential in Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian cooking - far more aromatic than any dried substitute - and the zest of the knobbled fruit adds a distinctive citrus hit to curries and marinades. This is the tree for anyone who cooks South-East Asian food regularly and wants the real thing fresh from the garden. Full sun, well-drained soil. More cold-sensitive than Tahitian lime - plant in a sheltered position in Perth's cooler southern suburbs. Water regularly, feed with citrus fertiliser. Harvest leaves as needed throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181872836631,"sku":"PLKAFFIRLIME45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/SemiDwarfKaffirLime.png?v=1768790834"},{"product_id":"lemon-eureka","title":"Lemon Eureka","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerth's most-grown backyard tree, and for good reason. Eureka is a true lemon in every sense - sharp, juicy, thick-skinned, and productive for most of the year. It handles Perth summers well once established, thrives in full sun, and is equally happy in the ground or a large pot. Plant in full sun with good drainage. Water deeply but infrequently once established - sandy Perth soils drain fast, so a layer of mulch around the base makes a real difference to moisture retention. Feed with a slow-release citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn. Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181872902167,"sku":"PLLEMONEUREKA45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/LemonEureka_0d69f311-24e6-401b-9f6a-d9699fd4d90e.png?v=1768791126"},{"product_id":"lemon-eureka-semi-dwarf-1","title":"Lemon - Eureka Semi-Dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerth's most-grown backyard tree, and for good reason. Eureka is a true lemon in every sense - sharp, juicy, thick-skinned, and productive for most of the year. It handles Perth summers well once established, thrives in full sun, and is equally happy in the ground or a large pot. Plant in full sun with good drainage. Water deeply but infrequently once established - sandy Perth soils drain fast, so a layer of mulch around the base makes a real difference to moisture retention. Feed with a slow-release citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn. Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181872967703,"sku":"PLLEMONEUREKADWARF45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/Semi-dwarf_Eureka_Lemon.png?v=1768791712"},{"product_id":"lemon-heaven","title":"Lemon Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Heaven is a compact, free-fruiting lemon bred specifically for smaller gardens and pot culture. It produces full-sized, classic lemon fruit - sharp, juicy, good for all purposes - on a tree that stays to around 1.5m rather than the 3-4m of a standard Eureka. It is one of the more continuously productive lemons available, with fruit appearing at various stages year-round rather than in a single heavy winter flush. Perth's warm climate suits it well. Full sun. Well-drained soil or quality potting mix in a large container. Feed with slow-release citrus fertiliser. Water regularly, especially in pots where the soil dries faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873033239,"sku":"PLLEMONHEAVEN45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/lemonheaven.png?v=1768791460"},{"product_id":"lemon-heaven-dwarf","title":"Lemon Heaven Dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Heaven is a compact, free-fruiting lemon bred specifically for smaller gardens and pot culture. It produces full-sized, classic lemon fruit - sharp, juicy, good for all purposes - on a tree that stays to around 1.5m rather than the 3-4m of a standard Eureka. It is one of the more continuously productive lemons available, with fruit appearing at various stages year-round rather than in a single heavy winter flush. Perth's warm climate suits it well. Full sun. Well-drained soil or quality potting mix in a large container. Feed with slow-release citrus fertiliser. Water regularly, especially in pots where the soil dries faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873098775,"sku":"PLLEMONHEAVENDWARF45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/LemonHeavenDwraf.png?v=1768791542"},{"product_id":"lemon-meyer","title":"Lemon Meyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere Eureka is sharp and classic, Meyer is rounder, sweeter and more fragrant - a cross between a lemon and a mandarin that produces fruit with thinner skin and lower acidity. It's the better choice for small gardens and courtyard pots, growing more compactly than Eureka and handling Perth's cooler winter nights with ease. Popular with anyone who finds regular lemons too tart, and outstanding for lemon curd, cocktails, and baking. Full sun, good drainage, deep watering, citrus fertiliser twice a year. Compact enough to manage well in a large pot long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873164311,"sku":"PLLEMONMEYER45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/Semi-dwarfEurekaLemon_2_c36b0419-d05c-446a-8978-1c1369b07868.png?v=1768791635"},{"product_id":"tahitian-lime","title":"Tahitian Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lime Perth gardens were built for. Tahitian is seedless, juicy, thin-skinned and productive through the warmer months - which in Perth means most of the year. It's the lime behind the gin and tonic, the Thai curry, and the guacamole, and it grows vigorously in full sun with very little fuss once established. Full sun, well-drained soil. Limes are slightly more heat-sensitive than lemons - mulch well and avoid planting against a west-facing wall that radiates afternoon heat. Water deeply, feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and summer. Protect from frost in early years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873360919,"sku":"PLLIMETAHITIAN45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/TahitianLime_39bddaf1-5781-4225-bab4-3de8ee37bc44.png?v=1768792661"},{"product_id":"mandarin-hickson","title":"Mandarin Hickson","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickson is a mid-season Australian mandarin producing large, slightly flat fruit with a thick, easy-to-peel skin and juicy, well-flavoured flesh. It ripens in Perth from late May through June, overlapping with the later part of the Imperial season. The fruit is seeded but the eating quality is good - generous juice content and the classic sweet-tart mandarin balance. An older variety that has stood the test of time in Australian gardens because it performs reliably in our conditions. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Deep watering through summer. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873491991,"sku":"PLMANHICKSON45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/Mandarinhickson.png?v=1768791953"},{"product_id":"mandarin-imperial-1","title":"Mandarin Imperial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe mandarin Perth has grown for generations. Imperial fruits mid-season, producing loose-skinned, easy-to-peel fruit with a classic sweet-tart mandarin flavour. It's the lunchbox mandarin, the school run mandarin, the tree that every Perth family seems to have or want. Productive, reliable, and deeply familiar. Full sun, well-drained soil. Deep watering through summer supports good fruit set. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn. Avoid overwatering - Imperial is more susceptible to root rot than some other citrus varieties in heavy or waterlogged soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873590295,"sku":"PLMANDIMP45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/mandarinImperial.png?v=1768792070"},{"product_id":"blood-orange-1","title":"Blood Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most visually striking fruits you can grow, and a genuine conversation starter in any kitchen. Blood oranges develop their characteristic deep red flesh and burgundy-tinged skin when exposed to cool overnight temperatures - which Perth's winter nights reliably provide. The colour develops gradually through the season, intensifying as temperatures drop, so early-picked fruit has less red than fruit left on the tree into late winter. The flavour is sweeter and more complex than standard oranges, with berry-like undertones that vary in intensity from season to season. Outstanding for fresh juice, cocktails, and anything where the colour matters as much as the flavour. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Deep watering through summer to support next season's fruit. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873721367,"sku":"PLORANGEBLOOD45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/BloodOrange.png?v=1768792290"},{"product_id":"orange-washington-navel-1","title":"Orange Washington Navel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic backyard navel - large, sweet, seedless, and easy to peel. Washington Navel is one of the most reliably productive oranges for Perth, fruiting through winter when the tree is heavy with deep-orange fruit that holds well on the branch without deteriorating. The flavour is the benchmark: sweet, clean, full of juice, and exactly what most Australians mean when they say 'orange'. It has been planted in Perth backyards for generations and remains the standard by which other navels are measured. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Deep watering through summer to support next season's crop. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn. Harvest from May through July when the skin turns deep orange.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181873885207,"sku":"PLORANGEWASHNAV45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/OrangeWashingtonNavel.png?v=1768792409"},{"product_id":"tangelo-minneola","title":"Tangelo Minneola","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinneola is one of the most recognisable citrus varieties - the large, bright orange fruit with its distinctive knob at the stem end is unmistakeable in any bowl of fruit. It is a hybrid between a Dancy tangerine and a Duncan grapefruit: the result is fruit that is large, easy to peel, and bursting with tangy-sweet juice that is richer and more complex than either a standard mandarin or a standard orange. The flavour is different to anything else in the citrus range - it has a sharpness that standard mandarins lack and a sweetness that grapefruit lacks, and it sits in its own category. Ripens from late winter through spring. Full sun. Well-drained soil. Deep watering in summer. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44181874081815,"sku":"PLTANGELOMINNEOLA45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/TangeloMinneola.png?v=1768792507"},{"product_id":"citrus-japanese-seedless-mandarin","title":"Mandarin - Japanese Seedless","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Seedless is a mid-to-late season mandarin producing small to medium, intensely sweet fruit with no seeds - an excellent variety for anyone who wants a seedless option beyond the standard Imperial. The eating quality is exceptional: very sweet, low acid, with a clean, pure mandarin flavour. The tree is compact and well-suited to smaller gardens and pot culture. Ripens from late June through July in Perth. Full sun. Well-drained soil or quality potting mix in a large container. Feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44705358053399,"sku":"PINELCITJAPSEEMAN","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/Japaneseseedlessmandar.png?v=1773028737"},{"product_id":"citrus-sublime","title":"Citrus Sublime","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll the flavour of a Tahitian lime in a tree that stays under 1.5m. Sublime is a compact, virtually thornless lime bred specifically for pots, courtyards, and small gardens - it produces full-sized, round, seedless fruit on a tree that fits comfortably on a balcony. The fragrant white flowers appear in winter, followed by bright green limes that are best picked while still green. Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil or quality potting mix. Protect from frost. Water regularly through spring and summer, especially when fruiting. Feed with slow-release citrus fertiliser. Thrives long-term in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waldecks","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":44705359331351,"sku":"PINCITSUB45","price":439.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/files\/lemoneureka_0b786283-3d6f-4a66-a415-0e5eb5b74026.png?v=1773028243"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/5356\/1367\/collections\/waldecks-collection-banner_bd712d86-ea45-45a0-8b9b-5a86f6454abd.png?v=1793335721","url":"https:\/\/www.waldecks.com.au\/collections\/citrus-trees.oembed","provider":"Waldecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}