Buddha’s Hand / Fingered Citron [IN] dwarf

Fruit forms finger-like sections resembling a human hand. It is much esteemed for its delicate lemon fragrance in China and Japan. Fruit has virtually no pulp, but can be sliced and candied in syrup. It is extraordinary as an evergreen ornamental with multiple “hands” hanging from the branches. No frost tolerance.

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Oroblanco Grapefruit

In Israel, known as “Sweetie.”  Mid winter Oroblanco produces sweet seedless fruit even in areas of low summer heat. Huge, intensely fragrant flowers and attractive glossy foliage.

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Nagami Kumquat, dwarf

The most widely available kumquat in North America. Olive size and shape, bright orange fruit. Nagami flowers best in areas with warm summers. Late winter or early spring ripening fruit.

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Minneola Tangelo, standard

Deep reddish-orange colored fruit in winter. Leave fruit on tree for rich tangerine-like flavor in late spring through summer.

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Australian Finger “Lime” (Microcitrus australasica)

This somewhat thorny, tiny leafed relative of citrus produces finger-like fruit with tart, round, juicy, light colored vesicles. Sometimes called “citrus caviar,” flavor is reminiscent of Mexican lime. Primary fruiting season in California is November-December. Has white and pink flowers May-July.

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