Bergamot Orange Semi-Dwarf Tree

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• Bergamot is thought to be a hybrid of the sour orange and citron or lemon.
• The tree is small to medium at maturity, thornless, with a somewhat spreading habit.
• The fruit is medium in size and variable in shape, with obvoid as the most commonly occurring form.
• The yellow rind has a slightly rough texture and a distinctive rind oil.
• Bergamot orange's high oil content is often extracted and used as an aromatic in teas, foods, perfumes, and cosmetics.
• This oil is used commercially to flavor Earl Grey tea, and as a component in perfumes. Italy produces the majority of the world's supply. 
• Bergamot sour oranges can be confused with the Makrut Lime, which also goes under the name "Thai Bergamot".
• Self-fertile
• Best for Zones 8-11/ Protect below 28 F
• For Zones 4-7, you can grow this tree in a pot and bring it indoors for the winter.
• Grafted onto semi-dwarf rootstock
• Height at maturity: 10'-15' in the ground/ 6'-8' in pots
• Limited to 3 per customer
• By law, we cannot ship citrus trees to Alabama, Texas, Arizona, or Florida.

SAVE ON SHIPPING: We can now ship potted fruit trees in MULTIPACK BOXES. Order as a 3-pack or 6-pack to save on the cost of shipping! This includes ALL PRIMO and ENTRY sized citrus, olive, fig, avocado trees and passion vines.

TREE SIZES: Primo Size Tree height ranges from 24"-36" tall and the trees are grown in a 5"x5"x12" air pruning tree pot. They have been grown to maximize root development in order to meet the demand of our growers.  The goal with this product is to provide a top-quality tree that is branched nicely and well rooted in a container size that is economical to ship. Primo Size Citrus trees are pruned with intention to get you a beautifully developed canopy with proper branching starting at or above the 18” mark.

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--SHIPPING-- 

• SAVE ON SHIPPING: We can now ship potted fruit trees in MULTIPACK BOXES. Order as a 3-pack or 6-pack to save on the cost of shipping! This includes ALL PRIMO and ENTRY sized citrus, olive, fig, avocado trees and passion vines.
• No customer pick-up. 
• Due to agricultural restrictions, we cannot ship citrus trees to Alabama, Texas, Arizona or Florida.   
• We do not ship any items to the US Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico or to API/APO addresses, or to other countries at this time.
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--LEARN MORE--

For more guidance on growing your Bergamot Orange Tree, explore our citrus care resources:

Helpful Citrus Growing Resources

• Acclimating Your New Citrus Tree
  
• Growing Citrus in Containers
• Citrus Tree Growing Guide for Beginners
• Citrus Growing FAQ's
• All About HLB (Huanglongbing / Citrus Greening Disease)

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Recommended Growing Supplies

• DIY Primo Potting Soil Mix for Containers
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• G&B Organics Fruit and Citrus Tree Fertilizer
• Starter Pots

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