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Homegrown citrus is one of the great rewards of gardening in the Houston area. Our mild winters and long hot summers are perfect for many citrus varieties — as long as you choose cold-hardy types and are prepared to protect them on the rare nights when temperatures drop hard.
Best citrus for the Houston area: Satsuma mandarins are the gold standard for our area — the most cold-hardy of all citrus and reliable producers even after light freezes. Meyer lemons are another excellent choice, producing abundantly and handling our climate well. Kumquats are among the hardiest citrus you can grow and make beautiful landscape trees. Grapefruits and navel oranges can also perform well in our area with proper placement.
Freeze protection: Houston averages only a few hard freezes per year but they do happen. Plant citrus in a protected south or southeast facing location near a wall or structure that radiates heat. Have frost cloth ready for temperatures below 28°F. Container-grown citrus can simply be moved indoors during hard freezes. It is imperative that the graft at the bottom of the tree needs protection from freeze. That way if the top freezes, the graft will be protected and the desired plant can regrow.
Houston citrus tip: Satsumas ripen in October and November — well ahead of Christmas — making them one of the most rewarding and reliable fruit trees you can plant in our area.
The Buddha's Hand Citron 3G is an exotic, highly fragrant citrus reaching 8–12 feet. It produces unique, finger-like yellow fruit with a heavenly lemon-blossom scent and no pulp or juice. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Rio Red Grapefruit 3G is a Texas-born superstar reaching 12–15 feet. It is famous for its deep red flesh, high juice content, and incredible sweetness with low acidity. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Ruby Red Dwarf Grapefruit 3G is a compact, high-yielding citrus tree perfect for Houston. Reaching 8–12 feet, it produces world-famous seedless fruit with thin yellow skin and sweet, vibrant red flesh. Ideal for patio containers or small gardens.
$59.00
The Ruby Red Grapefruit 3G is a world-famous Texas icon reaching 15–20 feet. It produces large, thin-skinned fruit with sweet, ruby-red flesh and very few seeds. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Dwarf Variegated Pink Lemon 3G is a stunning ornamental reaching 8–12 feet. It features green-and-white striped foliage and fruit with a unique pink interior. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$59.00
The Kaffir Lime 3G (Makrut Lime) is a prized aromatic citrus reaching 8–12 feet. It features unique "double" leaves and bumpy fruit essential for Asian cuisine. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Mexican Lime 3G (Bush Form) is a heavy-producing favorite for Houston. Known as Key Lime, it features thin-skinned, flavorful fruit and fragrant blooms. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Dwarf Cara Cara Orange 3G is a prized "Red Navel" reaching 8–12 feet. It is famous for its exceptionally sweet, seedless, berry-infused pinkish-red flesh and low acidity. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$59.00
The Cara Cara Pink Navel Orange 3G is a gourmet "Red Navel" reaching 10–15 feet. It is famous for its exceptionally sweet, seedless, berry-infused pinkish-red flesh and low acidity. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Dwarf Hamlin Orange 3G is a high-yielding, early-season juice orange reaching 8–12 feet. It produces sweet, nearly seedless fruit with thin skin and a high juice content. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$59.00
The Dwarf Marrs Orange 3G is a Texas-born, early-ripening sweet orange reaching 8–12 feet. It is prized for its high yields of large, low-acid, and nearly seedless fruit that ripens in early autumn. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$59.00
The Dwarf Pineapple Orange 3G is a heavy-cropping, mid-season sweet orange reaching 8–12 feet. It is famous for its intense, rich flavor and a unique fragrance reminiscent of pineapple. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$59.00
The Hamlin Orange 3G is a prolific, early-season juice orange for Houston. Reaching 10–15 feet, it produces round, thin-skinned fruit with sweet, pale yellow juice and very few seeds. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Dwarf N33 Navel Orange 3G is a Texas favorite reaching 8–12 feet. It produces large, seedless, and easy-to-peel fruit with a rich, classic sweet orange flavor. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$59.00
The N33 Navel Orange 3G is a high-quality, early-season sweet orange reaching 10–12 feet. It produces large, seedless fruit with excellent flavor and easy-peel rinds. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Sanguinelli Blood Orange 3G is a stunning, late-season Spanish variety reaching 10–12 feet. It produces small to medium fruit with a deep red blush and intense, berry-like red flesh. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Valencia Orange 3G is the world's standard for juice oranges, reaching 10–15 feet. It produces sweet, heavy, and extremely juicy fruit that hangs well on the tree. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Rhode Red Valencia Orange 3G is a superior juice orange reaching 10–15 feet. It is famous for its deep orange flesh, high juice content, and rich flavor that surpasses standard Valencias. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Minneola Tangelo 3G (also known as the "Honeybell") is a prize-winning citrus hybrid for Houston. Reaching 10–14 feet, it produces large, bell-shaped fruit with a deep orange rind and an incredible sweet-tart flavor. Note: Protect from freeze (especia
$49.00
The Orlando Tangelo 3G is a vigorous, heavy-yielding citrus hybrid for Houston. Reaching 10–14 feet, it produces large, juicy, mild-flavored fruit with a thin orange rind. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Pearl Tangelo 3G is a rare and delicious citrus hybrid reaching 10–14 feet. It produces medium-sized fruit with a thin yellow rind and exceptionally sweet, tender flesh with a unique aroma. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00
The Wekiwa Tangelo 3G is a unique "Pink Grapefruit-style" hybrid for Houston gardens. Reaching 10–12 feet, it produces small, sweet, pink-fleshed fruit with a flavor profile blending grapefruit and tangerine. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graf
$49.00
The Sunburst Tangerine 3G is a stunning, heavy-producing citrus tree for Houston. It features dark orange, thin-skinned fruit with a rich, sweet flavor and a heavy harvest in late autumn. Note: Protect from freeze (especially the graft).
$49.00