Miniature Orange Tree

The miniature orange tree has been prized through the centuries for its sweet rind and culinary applications.  These citrus jewels can be peeled, used as garnish for cocktails, tossed into stir-fry to provide a citrus zing, or eaten right off the tree!  At certain times of the year when in bloom, the tree hosts white flowers which are most notable for their creamy, delicate, and tropical fragrance.

Description: This small scale orchard replica is planted in a ceramic bonsai container measuring 4"x6"x2.5" and will charm for many years to come under proper care.  Please use the general guidelines posted below as a point of reference (these care instructions will be provided with each tree). 

Availability: The miniature orange tree is available for the most part year-round! 

Gift Messaging: Gift messaging is available with this product.  Please enter your gift message in the box provided. Gift messages are limited to 250 characters.

*Restrictions*: This item cannot be shipped to Florida or Texas.

We do require all orders for the miniature orange tree to be placed at least 10 days prior to your desired delivery date. Please be aware that due to shipping constraints, we are only able to offer this product for delivery Wednesdays through Fridays.

General Care Instructions:

Light Exposure:
As bright as possible, but avoid excess heat as this will dry out the soil too quickly.  When put outside, a location that provides morning sun or filtered light throughout the day is ideal.

Water & Fertilizer:
Water this plant daily through hot spells, and every-other-day in the spring and fall.  Water as needed in the winter.  A well balanced liquid fertilizer should be used with every 2nd or 3rd watering.  Citrus in general are heavy feeders, especially iron, manganese and zinc.  Your local nursery should have an adequate liquid feed available.

Pruning:
Prune to shape as you desire, keeping in mind the small-scale size of the plant and its container.  Flowers will appear from small shoots that originate where the leaves meet the stems.  Flowers appear sporadically throughout the year, heaviest in the spring.  If too much new growth is produced at the branch tips, don't be shy about cutting it back to a lower position, even into thicker wood, to shorten the trees height as it begins to re-grow.  Remove the tree from its pot every 2-3 years and remove about 1/3 of the roots.  Re-pot with a blended potting soil.  This will encourage new roots and keep it growing happily.

Winter Period:
Keep the tree from extreme cold temperatures in a bright location throughout the winter.  Depending on your location, you could leave it outside in a frost free area or in a bright, warm room if freezing temperatures occur.  As old leaves fall off, fertilize regularly to create new growth and keep the tree productive.

* Be sure to water the tree immediately upon arrival *