1 Gallon – Hardy Orange Tree ‘Flying Dragon’ – One of Nature’s Best Kept Secrets Outdoor Plant | Brighter Blooms

Oranges typically grow in the hot and humid climates of the south C but not the Hardy Orange Tree. Also referred to as the Flying Dragonthis cold-hardy variety takes oranges where theyve never been before – including temperatures down to -10 degrees! Plus the Hardy Orange Tree is drought-tolerant and highly adaptable to various soil and light conditions. Needing little water little sunlight and little attention to survive the Flying Dragon Orange Tree is one of natures best-kept secrets. And while this Hardy Orange Tree won’t produce oranges like you’re used to buying at the grocery store you’ll still get an abundance of fruit from November to December. The sour fruit is commonly used for marmalade jams jellies or candying. What’s even better The Hardy Orange Tree puts on a showstopping display of color texture and design. Its curved winding branches are covered with long thorns creating an intricate puzzle-like look. You’ll get a show of vivid yellow and red in autumn as the leaves turn and a profusion of fragrant citrus blooms in the spring. You won’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind citrus tree. Get your Hardy Orange Flying Dragon today! Planting Care Planting: First choose a planting location in full sun 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. The tree will tolerate partial shade but its citrus production might be reduced. The Flying Dragon Orange Tree enjoys well-draining soil but is adaptable to many soil types growing in clay sandy loam and loam. Keep in mind that the Flying Dragon’s thorns make it a great deterrent for unwanted guests. Planted in rows around your property or even under windows it can provide an extra sense of security that’s also deer- and rabbit- resistant. Place the tree into the hole and carefully backfill tamping the soil down around the trees root system. Finally apply a 3-inch layer of mulch such as pine needles bark chips recycled plastic chunks or peat moss around the base of the tree to deter weed growth and keep the soil moist. Watering: Keep the soil around the tree moist watering once or twice weekly. Once the Flying Dragon establishes itself it can typically live on annual rainfall with no supplemental watering required unless a drought occurs. If you’re not sure when to water simply check the surrounding soil about 2 inches down. If the soil is dry here it’s time to water. Fertilizing: Fertilize annually using a 15C5C19 fertilizer formula divided into three applications per year: Half applied in July one quarter applied two months later in September and the remaining quarter 4 months later in November. Pruning: Remove any shoots that appear below the graft union where the two grafted stems join toward the bottom and remove any dead or damaged branches. The Flying Dragon withstands pruning well and can be shaped into a small-sized tree if desired. *BB Tip: While you can eat the oranges this tree will produce they’re not commonly eaten raw because theyre quite tart and full of seeds. However they’re popular for marmalades savory condiments and juicing – just pick and store them for two weeks prior to squeezing. | 1 Gallon – Hardy Orange Tree ‘Flying Dragon’ – One of Nature’s Best Kept Secrets Outdoor Plant See how our 30 Day Happy Healthy Gaurantee compares to Garden Goods Direct Lowe’s. Home Depot The Tree Center Nature Hills Nursery Great Garden Plants More.