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Order Citrus Trees for gifts this holiday
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Tis the season to be jolly (and prepared for freezing weather!!)
Quick Links to
Four Winds Growers...
Citrus Recipes: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/tips-andadvice/citrus-recipes.html
Our Website: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/
Citrus Variety Information Chart:
www.fourwindsgrowers.com/solver/varietyinfo.html
Our History: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/history.html
If you have citrus and other cold sensitive plants outside in the ground or containers
always remember to water the tree and the surrounding area before the freeze. This
is important for providing ambient moisture (and protection) when the dew point
drops. This extra moisture can create little micro climates in and around the trees
to help moderate below-freezing temps.
String your trusty Christmas lights (incandescent bulb type) in the canopy of your
tree to create warmth in and among the leaves. Another option is placing shop
lights or landscape lighting under the canopy of the tree. Covering the whole tree
to the ground or over the edge of the container with medium weight frost blanket
material, as well as using lights, will help protect the tree into the 20’s. It is far
superior to blue plastic tarps, clear poly film, bed sheets, and the like.
It is better to take action to protect frost sensitive trees and plants early (while
it’s still light) -than waking up in the morning wishing you had. It makes Christmas
morning more enjoyable seeing your Meyer lemon tree all perky and happy with
glowing lights under a frost bonnet. Order frost cover bags in three sizes here.
http://www.fourwindsgrowers.com/store/growing-tools-a-accessories.htmlcure/
consumer/order_form.php3
One, Two and Three Year-Old Trees
We have established a naming system based on the approximate age of trees in each category. Citrus trees may grow
at varying rates depending on variety, type and season. Typically, the “three year-old” trees are ready to set fruit in
the following season, while the “two year-old” and “one year-old” trees need a few more seasons of growth before
they are productive.
One Year-Old Trees
“One year-old” trees generally are 12"-16" tall with a trunk diameter of about 1/4". They are growing in a 4 x 10" (or
in a few cases a 4” x 6”) container of soil. Within a month of delivery, it is best to repot into a larger container (~8-10"
diameter) to give the roots more room to grow.
Two Year-Old Trees
The two year-old trees are approximately 20-24" tall with a trunk diameter of about 3/8". They are growing in a 5 x
12" container of soil. Repot into a 10-12" diameter pot within a few months of delivery, or when roots begin to show
through drainage holes.
Three Year-Old Trees
The “three year-old” trees have more extensive branching, about ½” trunk diameter and a larger root system than
the other two sizes. They have been grown in a 3.4 gallon nursery pot. When prepared for shipping, soil is removed
from the tree’s roots and they are carefully packed with moist wood shavings in a plastic bag. Bare-rooted citrus trees
should be planted in a 12-14” container upon arrival. They can also be planted directly in the ground in suitable
climates. Since this size tree ships without soil, it is OK for shipping to Hawaii.
Issue #7 Winter 2012 SuperRawLife.com