We can still plant citrus in the milder parts of our state such as the Adelaide region and the many near gulf shore towns such as Ardrossan and Port Lincoln. Temperatures here never pose a serious threat to citrus which are among the most climate tolerant of the semi-tropical species. The threat from higher rainfall areas is more from waterlogged soils. That is why soil preparation and mounding are so important. Citrus are very sensitive to low air levels in the soil and can drown in poorly drained soils in winter. (Drainage refers to the ability of water to move vertically through the soil leaving air spaces adjacent to plant roots). However, citrus on modern rootstocks such as citrange and trifoliata have remarkable immunity from root rots. They can get through a long cold wet winter unscathed as long as drainage is good. So keep planting citrus for a little longer.
Come and talk to us at the nursery about the best trees to plant in May. These include quandong, pistachio, macadamia, pecan, pistachio, fig and mulberry.
The Finger Lime is an Australian native citrus from the coastal rain forests of eastern Australia. It has a special lime like flavour from juice bourne by tiny juice sacs. The flavour explodes onto the palate when the sacs are eaten in salad or soup. The trees are easy to grow if the same care is taken as when planting other citrus.
Nice little trees available.
That special stunning flavour from Japanese cuisine. Plenty of nice trees ready to plant
Get that Italian flavour! This little sour orange fruit looks like a mandarin but packs a wallop. Grow in a pot or in the garden as a showpiece plant. A real talking point.
This robust tree comes in three varieties each providing special benefits. May fruit in one to two years if grown as recommended. The beautiful sour juice is essential in much cooking, as a garnish for fish and avocado or to make drinks.
Meiwa is true dwarf cumquat with a sweet skinned fruit that you eat whole. A Delicious mouthful of sweet and sour.
