This winter the Ponderosa lemon bloomed so heavily it perfumed the whole downstairs. The Meyer lemon is ripening its smooth-skinned yellow fruit. But the calamondin is the golden girl, its branches ...

Have you ever tasted or heard of calamansi fruit? You may already be familiar with this type of lime, or you may know it by another name, like calamondin, Panama orange, calamondin orange, musk lime, ...

Cold and snowy winters agree with me just fine. Still, as a northern gardener, my mouth waters and my hands itch to be able to pluck ripe citrus from a home-grown tree in winter. It can be done; just ...

I was at a nursery recently and saw a calamondin tree. I was thinking about buying one. What can you tell me about it? The calamondin (Citrus madurensis Loureiro) is an acid fruit that originated in ...

The scent of citrus emanating from Boni Liscano’s backyard in Atwater Village comes from a 20-foot-high calamondin tree (Citrofortunella microcarpa), sometimes called kalamansi or calamansi. The tree ...

“You’ll never believe how I got into citrus plants,” says Darren Sheriff, a certified professional nurseryman and a Charleston County Master Gardner. “My wife convinced me to take a sad looking ...

Overwinter your potted citrus tree indoors successfully with these essential care tips.

Homegrown lemons are a rarity in Kansas, but committed gardeners can succeed at growing them and other citrus fruit by creating the right environment. Newer, improved dwarf varieties are the best bet ...

If you want to grow citrus trees in pots, an experienced horticulturist reveals his picks for five beautiful, low-maintenance fruits suitable for containers ...

Those content with standard citrus fruit need look no farther than the local supermarket. Some take it a step beyond that and, as the fruit heads into its peak season, visit farmers' markets for ...