Satsuma orange Citrus trees Customers looking for patio or deck plants should be steered toward dwarf citrus trees. Citrus on dwarf rootstock is easy to keep at a manageable size. Citrus flowers are beautiful and fragrant.
Citrus is easy to care for, even in cold regions if brought indoors during winter.
Dwarf citrus is well suited to large container plantings and prefers moist, well-draining potting soils and sunny locations. While some can take temperatures well below 30F, as a general rule, it is best to move them indoors to a well-lit room when the temperature drops below freezing. Containers 20 gallons or larger are generally recommended. Many dwarf trees stay under 6 feet tall naturally, but they can be pruned after fruiting if they become too tall for their indoor locations. The basic citrus fruits are popular, including oranges, limes and lemons, but customers with more exotic tastes may be interested in grapefruit, tangelo, kumquat and limequat.