{"product_id":"calamondin-tree-j92gu2","title":"Calamondin Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne of the Cold-Hardiest Citrus Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Calamondin Trees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s nothing like the Calamondin Tree: With fruit that’s a cross between a mandarin and a kumquat, this mini-orange, as it’s dubbed, is wonderfully delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven better? It can be grown in a container or as a hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e In colder climates, grow the Calamondin Tree in a container and move it indoors during winter months, or cover your outdoor trees for chilly weather.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlus, the Calamondin delights with a\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eheavenly scent \u003c\/strong\u003eand several flushes (harvests) of blossoms and fruit throughout the year. The yellow-orange fruit of the Calamondin Tree is about the size of a lime or a tangerine and has a thinner skin than most oranges, making it delectably delicate. It has a lightly tart taste that's perfect for marmalades, juicing, cooking and baking.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith healthful, home-grown flavor and heightened looks, the Calamondin Tree is second to none. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: This product is specific to Florida. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/calamondin-orange-tree?variant=13940824342580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFind Calamondin Trees available in other states here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a location where your tree is going to get plenty of sunlight, around 6 to 8 hours. And ensure the area has well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo plant in a container, choose a pot slightly larger than the shipped container, with plenty of holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. Be sure to plant in well-draining potting soil, preferably recommended for acid-loving citrus plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill your pot halfway with soil. Remove the tree from its original pot and gently place it in the potting soil. Fill in around the bush with the remainder of the potting soil but leave about an inch from the soil surface to the rim of the pot for easy watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately after planting, give your bush a deep watering until water flows from the holes in the bottom of the pot. Finally, place your bush in an area of your home, preferably a south-facing window, where it is going to get plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering: \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter watering once or twice weekly, allow the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil to dry out completely before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, stick your index finger into the soil down to about 2 inches. If there is moisture present, hold off on watering until it feels drier at that depth. When you do water your bush, stop once you see it escaping the drainage holes at the base of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeed your Calamondin during the warmer spring and summer seasons with a citrus specific fertilizer, such as the one included with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/citrus-tree-care-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitrus Care Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, once every six weeks. During the fall and winter, fertilize once every 2 to 3 months. Make sure to follow the application instructions written on the fertilizer bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning: \u003c\/strong\u003ePruning can be done at any time of the year. Make 45-degree angle cuts to remove dead or crossing limbs and also to thin out the bush to allow more light to flow between the branches. After the bush fruits, remove any dead wood and ventilate the center of the bush, and remove suckers as they form\/grow from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our bush is self-fertile but y\u003c\/span\u003eou can pollinate your indoor bushes by hand using a small, dry, fine-tipped paintbrush. Take your brush and stick it into the center of the bloom, swirling around to collect the pollen on the brush. Go to the next bloom and repeat the process until every bloom has been treated, and repeat the process once daily. Don’t wash the paintbrush until after the blooms have been pollinated. The bloom will fall off naturally and the fruit will begin to form in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft. Tree","offer_id":48860318400682,"sku":"17482","price":11.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 ft. 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