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Swingle citrumelo rootstock
Perfect for growing and grafting your own citrus trees! This is a premium root stock and the size that we use for grafting. Swingle is a hardy and vigorous growing rootstock.
Plant Specs: 12" - 24"+ tall (not including root system)
Raised with products as regulated by USDA
Age: ~6 months in age or older
Pot size: 4 - inch square 1 gallon
Swingle Citrumelo rootstock
Container: Your tree can stay in the pot it comes in for one year, but keep it upright. Re-potting can be done at any time, we suggest a 3-5-gallon to start with.
Watering: A newly shipped tree needs its soil drenched daily for 1 week.
Indoor Growing: watering needs to be adjusted, more info in our care guide.
Climate Control: Needs to be protected from strong winds or temperatures under 32 degrees F.
Light: We recommend the tree be kept outdoors for full sunlight. If is kept indoors, we recommend a full-spectrum grow light, window light will not suffice as this is a tropical tree. If the tree is kept indoors without a full spectrum grow light, we cannot say with confidence that the tree will survive or thrive.
Nutrition: To thrive, your tree needs proper fertilizer four to six times yearly. A slow release fertilizer every two months is suggested.
Where to Plant: Your tree can spend its life in a pot. We do not recommend planting the tree in the ground if there are any freezing temperatures unless you live in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b, 9a, 9b or 10a. Even then your tree must be protected from temperatures below freezing while a young tree.
Planting: When planting your tree choose a full sun location and dig the hole twice the size of the pot. We recommend ammending the soil with worm castings or Black Cow when planting.
Nursery: USDA certified nursery in Foley, Alabama. We do not purchase trees from any other nurseries to re-sell.