Sheltered site for citrus
GARDENING
M.Lusty
While citrus trees have by no means shown themselves immune to frost damage, they have displayed enough resilience to survive low temperatures. However, this form of exposure generally results in at least very dry fruit, and at worst a total loss of fruit. The ideal position to plant a citrus tree under our conditions is a warm, sheltered site which does not catch the early morning sun in the winter. A good, moisture retentive but adequately drained soil is also most desirable. The picture above shows an orange tree,
planted in a northerly aspect, on the flat in Christchurch. It produces surprisingly juicy fruit even in the late winter/ early spring period when the effects of low temperatures generally tend to affect fruit quality. Citrus planting is best delayed at this time of the year until the specimen has been fully hardened up. ■
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