The Cocktail citrus tree is an evergreen tree that upon producing fragrant blooms, will yield luscious, plump fruits in just a year. This 2-in-1 fruit tree combo is also ever-blooming. Once your first crop has occurred you will always have flowers and fruit on the tree all the time.
A lot of us would like to grow different citrus trees on our patios, in our backyards, or even inside our houses. But due to limited space, having more than one citrus tree at home is often impractical.
If you are thinking about getting lemon or lime trees, look for a Citrus Cocktail lime tree for sale the perfect combination of a Meyer Lemon tree and a Key Lime tree. The Citrus Cocktail Tree came about by planting both the Key Lime and Meyer lemon trees in the same pot that has superb root structure, is cold hardy, and is pest and disease resistant. By growing a citrus Cocktail Tree you will have the advantage of an increased chance of pollination, multiple harvests from two trees, and at the same time both limes or lemons for the recipe you are making.
The Cocktail citrus tree is an evergreen tree that upon producing fragrant blooms, will yield luscious, plump fruits in just a year. This 2-in-1 fruit tree combo is also ever-blooming. Once you have your first crop you will always have flowers and fruits on the tree all the time. Furthermore, since this dwarf lime tree is bushy and seldom reaches above 12 ft in height, you can prune it to your desired shape and height and plant it in a pot indoors or in the ground outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11.
Bushy Varieties are rooted cuttings that will grow into a bush-like shape. Standard Varieties are grafted and, with pruning, are more inclined to grow into a more upright, dual-trunk, tree shape.
Came in great condition, and as described. Very well packaged and in a big enough pot to get adjusted to the environment for weeks before re-potted/planting.
Just to be clear, this is a lemon tree AND a lime tree in one pot. It is not a grafted tree. Either way is a gamble but IMO the double tree is a safer option than hoping a graft will take and waiting years to find out.
If possible I’ll update a year or so in the future about how well it is doing. Overall A+ so far.
This was a gift for my sister, who was delighted to get it. It looks nice and healthy, sprouting little leaf buds already despite not getting to go outside yet (Illinois third winter!), and we’re looking forward to when it’s old enough to fruit!
I am very pleased with the service that I received. My order was processed in two days and I received a tracking number immediately. My order arrived 8 days after placing my order. My order came in a box approximately 20” x 6” x 6”, so it was tightly packed. It was wrapped in a heavy plastic and arrived in a plastic planter. I just opened the plastic up to allow the tree to breath and let it sit in the plastic so it wouldn’t leak when I watered it. The tree was pretty much intact, only one leaf had two holes in it (like it was hole punched). After about a week, I re-potted it into a larger ceramic pot and it is doing well. I will have to say, it is a lot smaller then what I envisioned when I placed my order. It’s about 15” tall and has quite a few leaves on it. I also received care instructions, a certificate, and a hand written note.
I bought three of these as mother’s day presents to my mom, MIL and myself. They even arrived early which was a great surprise. Everyone loved their gift. One of the trees even had tiny little limes already. They arrived in great condition and we can’t wait to watch them grow!
I received the tree in great condition and it is still thriving. BUT, whenever I have purchased plants, etc in the mail, I have always gotten instructions with it as to what to do when you get it. I received nothing and still nothing back from my email as well. So not really sure how good their customer service dept is.
The citrus tree arrived and looked perfect. I got it transplanted in about 5 days and placed it in our Sunny sunroom…I look forward to watching it grow and flower
Love my lemon lime tree! In first week 2 new shoots started growing on the lime portion they are about 4″long in a week! Lemon leaves had some white fungus (probably becuse it got cold during shipping) I wiped leaves with applecider vinegar and all seems to be well. Repotted this weekend to larger pot adding citrus specific soil. Fingers crossed!!!
Tree came well packaged with lots of good instructions on how it might react to shock from shipping, and how to plant it. I took it out of the package and left it inside in the pot it was sent in for a few days because of a cold snap outside, and then planted it about a week later. I didn’t have any leaf drop and the tree is doing incredibly well.
My tree arrived in great condition, I also had a small lemon growing and some other buds. Very, very pleased, I was able to pot my tree a week later and it is thriving. I will definitely order again!
Lovely plant arrived in good shape, it’s exactly what I was looking for. It lost a few leaves and a couple of flowering buds, but no more than might have fallen off during a car ride home if it had been available locally.
I called customer service to tell them my tree was not doing well. After taking a picture of it, they agreed. They in turn sent me a new one that looked great and smelled amazing. Great company to work with! Mary Stallard
This is my second cocktail tree! Always arrives in amazing condition and never disappoints with the blooms and growth. A fascinating tree and great conversion piece for anyone.
I was disappointed with the shipping delay but that was no fault of Yarden. When I reached out to customer service their response was extremely sincere and willing to assist.
My tree arrived in great shape! It was much taller and fuller than I expected. No leaf drop whatsoever. I emailed a couple of times with questions about caring for it since this is my first one. They replied quickly. Great communication. I’m a very satisfied customer! I highly recommend Yarden.
The tree is gorgeous. It arrived in great condition. I kept it in my greenhouse and have grout it outside on warm, sunny days to acclimate it to our spring. I’m in zone 7 and there’s still a chance the weather might drop to the 30s at night.
So happy to purchase a tree that provides two kinds of citrus. The package came fast and my plant was in great shape with flowers and a few little fruits to start. I will definitely purchase other plants in the future.
When planning on buying citrus trees for sale you need to consider a few things before making the actual purchase. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the following seasonal information, planting location, watering, fertilization, and pest control information to ensure you that your plant will get the care it needs to start bearing a heavy crop.
Seasonal Information: The Cocktail tree, which is a combination of the Mexican Key Lime Tree, and Meyer Lemon Tree, is somewhat cold hardy and can be grown outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11. This dwarf lime tree can tolerate some shade but will flourish in full sunlight. If winter in your area is consistently below 32º it is highly recommended that you plant your standard-sized and dwarf key lime trees in containers so you can easily take them indoors when there is a possible danger of frost damage during cold months.
Planting Location: Choose a location where your Mexican key Lime trees and Meyer Lemon Trees can get full sunlight 6 to 8 hours a day. Plant your Cocktail Tree in well-draining soil since citrus trees do not like wet feet. They may also contract different diseases when planted in soil with standing water. You may also want to consider planting your growing citrus trees next to your house or under an eave for them to get additional frost protection.
Potted Planting Instructions: for regions where winter temperature drops below 32º it is recommended that you plant your lemon lime trees in a container with a lot of holes at the bottom to ensure proper water drainage, and with built-in casters for easy plant movement during cold and warm weathers.
Using a container that is one size bigger than the original pot the Mexican key lime tree arrived in, fill it halfway with well-draining, slightly acidic potting soil.
Gently place the tree in the soil and fill it with the remaining potting soil. Slightly pack down the soil to prevent air pockets from forming and to ensure that the grafted part of the tree is not covered. Leave an inch of space from the top of the soil to the rim of the pot for easy watering.
Deeply water the citrus tree until water runs from the holes at the bottom.
Place the tree near a south-facing window where it can get as much sunlight as possible. Provide humidity to your citrus tree by misting the foliage every day or by placing a tray filled with pebbles and water under the pot.
Pruning: Generally citrus trees do not need pruning, however, if you wish to keep your trees at a specific height or shape you can prune leggy branches or those that are too long. To keep your growing citrus trees in a healthy growth cycle, clip off damaged, diseased or dead branches to the base of the trunk to ensure that they do not compete for nutrients with the other healthy limbs of the tree.
Fertilization: Both standard-sized and dwarf lime trees are heavy feeders and should be given a balanced fertilizer for citrus trees (NPK ratio should be 2-1-1 or 3-1-1) to replenish the nutrients in the soil and at the same time ensure that your tree gets all the nutrients it needs to grow healthy. Make sure that the citrus fertilizer contains minerals like Iron, Manganese, and Zinc. One cup of citrus fertilizer portioned into four equal parts must be given to the citrus trees from February up to August. Follow the package instruction for optimal usage.
Fruit & Harvesting
Fruit
Since the Cocktail Tree is a 2-in-1 Patio tree collection you can expect to harvest Meyer Lemons and Key Limes.
Meyer Lemons are medium in size and have tightly adherent rind that is smooth and yellow-orange in color. The rind also contains aromatic oils that emit a spicy fragrance similar to that of herbs and spices. The sweet, slightly acidic, tender, and juicy flesh of the Meyer Lemon is segmented in 10 portions and contains a few seeds. This fruit can be used to make lemon juice, add as an ingredient to savory dishes, tossed in a salad, and used in all other recipes requiring lemon.
Mexican Key Limes on the other hand are green limes that are 1½ to 2 inches in diameter. These spherical fruits have a thin green peel that turns yellow as the fruit ripens. Key Limes contain 10 to 15 seeds per fruit and the flesh has a unique sweet, acidic flavor all its own and a stronger aroma than other lime cultivars. This fruit lends fresh flavor and aroma to different dishes like Grilled Salmon, Coconut Crusted Mahi, and other meat recipes. It can also be used to make Key Lime Pie, traditional cocktails, and even barbecue sauce.
Harvesting
Meyer Lemons take a few months to mature and ripen. You can tell that the fruits are ready for harvest by checking its outer appearance. Look for a lemon that is 2 to 3 inches in size and has a rind that has turned completely yellow and glossy. Pluck the fruit from the tree then do a taste test. If there is sufficient juice and the flavor is satisfactory, you can harvest the other fruits you need. If the fruit is somewhat dry, and the flavor has not reached its optimum taste, leave the fruits on the tree for a week or two then do another taste test.
As for Mexican Key Limes, harvesting may be a bit confusing since they should be harvested while their peel is still green. To make it easier, keep in mind that it generally takes 3-4 months from bud to harvest. Also, look for a lime with lighter green rind, somewhat smooth skin, and that gives a little when squeezed. Do a taste test and check if the fruit has enough juice and a satisfactory flavor. If the result of your taste test is unsatisfactory, leave the rest of the fruits on the tree and wait for a week before doing another taste test.
Growing Zones
Advice
Citrus trees like direct and full sunlight to grow healthy and start bearing fruits, so plant or place them in areas where they can get sufficient sunlight.
Cocktail Trees do not like wet feet and should be planted in an area or pot with well-draining soil.
Keep your trees fertilized, as they need food to grow and bear fruits.
Prune away decayed or dead branches or limbs so they do not steal nutrients from other healthier parts of the tree.
Pests and Diseases
Citrus trees are hardy and usually pest resistant trees, however, even under the best of circumstances you may still run into citrus tree problems like pests and diseases.
Leaf Miner – minute insects that feed on new growth of the tree causing distortion to the leaf and stunted growth. They also leave unsightly trails on leaves and fruits.
To get rid of these pests you can make use of beneficial insects like wasps that naturally kill leaf miners. You can also use neem oil or other horticultural oil on the tree to reduce the number of larva that becomes adults. The last resort is using pesticides to kill leaf miners.
Citrus Canker is an infection caused by a bacterium called Xanthomonas axonopodis. This disease causes brown or yellow spots on leaves and fruits. It also causes defoliation, reduced tree vitality, and premature fruit drop.
The best way to prevent this disease from affecting your tree is to follow proper gardening hygiene. Remove any leaf or fallen limb debris from under the canopy of your tree, properly space trees to promote air circulation, adequately water the tree, and use soaker hoses or drip irrigation instead of overhead sprinklers. You can use copper-based fungicide in spring to prevent the disease from attacking your trees.
FAQs
Does the Cocktail Tree need a pollinator?
No. The Cocktail Tree is self-fertile and will grow fruit without an additional pollinator tree.
Is the fruit this tree produces the same size as normal lemons or limes?
Yes. While Key Limes are naturally smaller than some other lime varieties, the Meyer Lemons and Key Limes that this tree will grow are the same sizes as the fruit produced by a standard tree of either variety.
Why can’t this Cocktail Tree be shipped to Texas?
While we would like to ship all trees to all areas, some locations have strict regulations concerning the shipment of living plants. We must always observe and respect these regulations for the ultimate health of the environment.
Can a Cocktail Tree be grown in a container?
Yes. In fact, the Cocktail Tree is an ideal specimen to grow in a pot on a patio or deck. Provide the potted Cocktail Tree with adequate drainage and sunlight for best results.
Does the Cocktail Tree grow both lemons and limes, or a hybrid of both?
Cocktail Trees have both the Meyer Lemon and Key Lime trees in a singgle pot. Therefore, each pot will grow both lemons and Key Limes (not a single fruit that is a blend of both).
William (verified owner) –
Came in great condition, and as described. Very well packaged and in a big enough pot to get adjusted to the environment for weeks before re-potted/planting.
Just to be clear, this is a lemon tree AND a lime tree in one pot. It is not a grafted tree. Either way is a gamble but IMO the double tree is a safer option than hoping a graft will take and waiting years to find out.
If possible I’ll update a year or so in the future about how well it is doing. Overall A+ so far.
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Pamela H. (verified owner) –
The tree arrived in good order…not even a leaf had fallen off the tree during shipping! It looks very healthy and very excited for the tree to grow!
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Jean G. (verified owner) –
Delivery was prompt with clear notifications. Thanks!
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Emily O. (verified owner) –
My tree arrived in good shape in a little box! It’s not as full as the picture, but it seems like a happy plant. I’m excited to watch it grow!
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Danielle B. (verified owner) –
Pretty little tree. Came in good shape and seems to be doing well thanks to the easy instructions for repotting that it came with.
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Lisa (verified owner) –
This was a gift for my sister, who was delighted to get it. It looks nice and healthy, sprouting little leaf buds already despite not getting to go outside yet (Illinois third winter!), and we’re looking forward to when it’s old enough to fruit!
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Robert L. (verified owner) –
Arrived in excellent condition! Can’t wait for lemons and limes from same tree. Did not go through transplant shock.
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Tracy (verified owner) –
It was beautiful and had limes on it when it arrived. I transplanted it and limes and leaves dropped off. I’m hoping it’s just stressed
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Ronald Keefer (verified owner) –
Everything your company has supplied is in great shape and I’m very satisfied!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great company and my cocktail tree looks great. Will buy from them again.
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Skyler winquist (verified owner) –
Love it
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Colleen B. (verified owner) –
THIS IS ADORABLE A LITTLE SMALLER THAN i THOUGHT BUT LOVE IT
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Eleanor (verified owner) –
My cocktail tree arrived in perfect shape and looks very happy on my deck. Thank you!
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Jennifer L. (verified owner) –
Nice healthy plant.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Beautiful and healthy!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Beautiful packaging, plant came perfectly.
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John E. (verified owner) –
Healthy plant delivered as expected. Thank you.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arrived great. They look very healthy
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
beautiful plant!
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Michelle (verified owner) –
I love it! It looks like it’s 2 trees though coming out of the soil.
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Gabrielle (verified owner) –
Trees arrived looking healthy and great!
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Gina (verified owner) –
I am very pleased with the service that I received. My order was processed in two days and I received a tracking number immediately. My order arrived 8 days after placing my order. My order came in a box approximately 20” x 6” x 6”, so it was tightly packed. It was wrapped in a heavy plastic and arrived in a plastic planter. I just opened the plastic up to allow the tree to breath and let it sit in the plastic so it wouldn’t leak when I watered it. The tree was pretty much intact, only one leaf had two holes in it (like it was hole punched). After about a week, I re-potted it into a larger ceramic pot and it is doing well. I will have to say, it is a lot smaller then what I envisioned when I placed my order. It’s about 15” tall and has quite a few leaves on it. I also received care instructions, a certificate, and a hand written note.
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Larimar (verified owner) –
I bought three of these as mother’s day presents to my mom, MIL and myself. They even arrived early which was a great surprise. Everyone loved their gift. One of the trees even had tiny little limes already. They arrived in great condition and we can’t wait to watch them grow!
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Jennifer W. (verified owner) –
Ordering through citrus.com was very easy. The tree arrived quickly and in excellent condition. I absolutely would order again!
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Belinda (verified owner) –
It was a gift, the recipient was very happy with it, very healthy little tree.
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Diane L. (verified owner) –
Thank you for getting my trees to me in time for Mother’s Day!!
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Jacqui C. (verified owner) –
I can’t believe it! I got this plant in May and I ALREADY have dozens of fruit growing on it! It is beautiful!
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Carol (verified owner) –
I received the tree in great condition and it is still thriving. BUT, whenever I have purchased plants, etc in the mail, I have always gotten instructions with it as to what to do when you get it. I received nothing and still nothing back from my email as well. So not really sure how good their customer service dept is.
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Judi Neville (verified owner) –
I love our cocktail tree! Ordering was easy. Prompt delivery and it was in good shape!
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Kay (verified owner) –
Came healthy and has stayed healthy! Thank you!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
The trees arrived quickly and healthy. Can’t wait for some lemons and limes!
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Kyla H. (verified owner) –
My tree arrived really quickly and in great shape. I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Ann Miller (verified owner) –
The citrus tree arrived and looked perfect. I got it transplanted in about 5 days and placed it in our Sunny sunroom…I look forward to watching it grow and flower
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Karyl (verified owner) –
Love my lemon lime tree! In first week 2 new shoots started growing on the lime portion they are about 4″long in a week! Lemon leaves had some white fungus (probably becuse it got cold during shipping) I wiped leaves with applecider vinegar and all seems to be well. Repotted this weekend to larger pot adding citrus specific soil. Fingers crossed!!!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Both trees came in perfect condition, one had 2 blossoms a few days later.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
i got this for my mom for an early mothers day gift and she was super happy!!! The tree came intact
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Jennifer D. (verified owner) –
Tree came well packaged with lots of good instructions on how it might react to shock from shipping, and how to plant it. I took it out of the package and left it inside in the pot it was sent in for a few days because of a cold snap outside, and then planted it about a week later. I didn’t have any leaf drop and the tree is doing incredibly well.
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Kristi (verified owner) –
My tree arrived in great condition, I also had a small lemon growing and some other buds. Very, very pleased, I was able to pot my tree a week later and it is thriving. I will definitely order again!
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Dan G. (verified owner) –
I always wanted one and this is perfect patio tree
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Rebecca R. (verified owner) –
The trees arrived in great shape and have already put out some new growth.
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Elizabeth S. (verified owner) –
Lovely plant arrived in good shape, it’s exactly what I was looking for. It lost a few leaves and a couple of flowering buds, but no more than might have fallen off during a car ride home if it had been available locally.
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David Graefe (verified owner) –
Great services and plants – highly recommend them!
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Mary Stallard (verified owner) –
I called customer service to tell them my tree was not doing well. After taking a picture of it, they agreed. They in turn sent me a new one that looked great and smelled amazing. Great company to work with! Mary Stallard
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Karen G. (verified owner) –
Arrived perfectly and 2 weeks later is growing new leaves.
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Mary R. (verified owner) –
Amazing tree, well shipped, sturdy
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JACKIE C. (verified owner) –
I have my tree growing in my Kitchen and it is growing like a weed! So far so good.
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Marilyn Kennimer (verified owner) –
I’ve ordered a few plants from citrus.com & have been very satisfied each time.
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James Anderegg (verified owner) –
This is my second cocktail tree! Always arrives in amazing condition and never disappoints with the blooms and growth. A fascinating tree and great conversion piece for anyone.
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Gail N. (verified owner) –
Was delivered in great shape. Really pretty.
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Sherry DeHart (verified owner) –
This was for my brother who has everything, so he thought it was pretty cool. Thank you
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David Graefe (verified owner) –
Our cocktail tree came quicker than I expected and only a few broken branches, but it’s growing fruit already!
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Hannah B. (verified owner) –
I was disappointed with the shipping delay but that was no fault of Yarden. When I reached out to customer service their response was extremely sincere and willing to assist.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
very healthy and happy looking plant filled with buds
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Lisa Weiss (verified owner) –
My tree arrived in great shape! It was much taller and fuller than I expected. No leaf drop whatsoever. I emailed a couple of times with questions about caring for it since this is my first one. They replied quickly. Great communication. I’m a very satisfied customer! I highly recommend Yarden.
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Laura (verified owner) –
Its perfect! so so cute, and it arrived flowering already, and within 3 weeks is already starting to grow fruit. I love it so much
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
The tree is gorgeous. It arrived in great condition. I kept it in my greenhouse and have grout it outside on warm, sunny days to acclimate it to our spring. I’m in zone 7 and there’s still a chance the weather might drop to the 30s at night.
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Mandy B. (verified owner) –
So happy to purchase a tree that provides two kinds of citrus. The package came fast and my plant was in great shape with flowers and a few little fruits to start. I will definitely purchase other plants in the future.
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Arrived healthy,
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Marion F. (verified owner) –
Tree arrived in great shape due to your excellent packing methods. Even had 5 key lime growing on it. Looking forward to seeing first crop mature.
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