US SunDragon Citrus Tree

Enjoy vibrant fruit and stunning year-round appeal The SunDragon Hybrid Citrus tree is a remarkable addition to your edible garden. With large fruit that’s the size of a navel orange, this variety is peelable and only has a few seeds. Low in acidity, the flesh is light orange, slightly crisp, with a mild, sweet taste and a touch of zestiness. Perfect for fresh eating or juicing, SunDragon not only delights with delicious fruit, but also with its highly fragrant white flowers that fill the air with a soft floral scent. Well suited to container growth in colder climates, SunDragon can be planted outside in warm zones 9-11, where its glossy leaves and bright orange fruit lend a splash of color to your landscape. What sets the SunDragon apart from other citrus trees is its enhanced tolerance to citrus greening, a common threat to traditional sweet oranges. By planting this tree, you'll enjoy the dual benefits of beauty and resilience in your garden. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast yearning for fresh juice or simply looking to beautify your landscape, the SunDragon Tree will surely elevate your outdoor space. Planting & Care 1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Remove the stake and ties at planting, as these are only for shipping. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball. Place the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. 2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply at least once a week, adjusting frequency during dry spells. 3. Pruning: Light pruning can be done after harvest to remove any dead or crossing branches. This helps maintain an open canopy for sunlight penetration. 4. Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season. Reduce feeding in fall and winter to allow the tree to rest. 5. Container Growth: In zones that experience frost/freeze, citrus can be grown in containers and brought indoors for winter. Choose a container with drainage holes that is 2” larger in diameter than it’s nursery pot. Be sure not to over pot, as this can result in root rot. Use a citrus potting mix or mix a 1:1 ratio of potting mix and perlite. Place in 6 hours of sun, moving the plant into afternoon shade in the hottest parts of the summer. Once the temperatures hit 50 F in fall, move plants indoors by a sunny window or supplement with a full spectrum grow light. Reduce watering in winter and check regularly for spider mites. Fertilize spring-early fall with a citrus specific fertilizer and stop fertilizing in winter while the plant slows its growth. Prune after harvest to reduce height. Expect plants to get up to 6 feet in a container.