Fancy a glass of lemonade made from your own fresh lemons from the garden? How about a lovely G&T with a slice of lime from your very own citrus tree? Growing citrus trees takes a little effort, but the results are well worth it. Here are our top tips on caring for a citrus tree.
Citrus trees – the basics
A citrus tree needs a sunny, sheltered outdoor spot in summer, and a greenhouse or other bright, frost-free location for winter. Lemon and lime trees need a minimum winter night temperature of 10°C (50°F), while kumquats can cope with a slightly lower 7°C (44°F). They usually flower in late winter, and fruits take a year to develop, so you’ll often see fruit and flowers on the tree at the same time. The creamy white flowers are very fragrant.
