Molly, you'll do yourself a favor starting a brand new thread, instead of tacking onto someone else's message, and one that is very old to boot. That way, you will have the option to check off the notification box, so that way you're notified of responses to your message, instead of having to remember to check this old thread :-) Secondly, about a "fruit salad" citrus tree? Don't do it. They just don't work. Multi-grafted/budded stone fruits will work okay to fairly well, if you keep the stronger varieties pruned and in check, but it's a different story with citrus. There are scion to graft incompatibilities and other growth issues that make this option really more of a non-option. You're much better off buying the 2 to 4 varieties of citrus you really want as dwarf citrus on Flying Dragon rootstock, and planting them all in one big pot. This actually works much better, and you'll get exactly what you want in the long run - lots of variety in a small space, on strong trees :-) Four Winds uses mainly Flying Dragon rootstock which will keep your citrus trees quite small. I would suggest speaking with them about putting together a really good order that will work in one or two large pots, or in a small area in your yard if going in the ground. Four Winds is highly respected and very, very reputable citrus grower, as the members of this forum can attest. You'll be happier in the long run, trust me :-) Patty S. Here is a link that might be useful: Four Winds Growers

Debbra, first off, if you can post photos, it really does help us to better help you. Without photos, I would say to first, clear our the ice plant. As Greg has mentioned, it is competing for water and nutrients with your poor citrus tree. Next, make sure the watering situation is fixed. Your trees should be on a drip or micro-drip system. Again, as Greg mentioned, do not allow your sprinklers to hit the trunks of any of your citrus trees. It encourages rot. Next, make sure you've got a nice well formed around your citrus trees at or somewhat beyond the tree canopy. That's where your feeder roots reside for your trees. That way, the water can collect and seep down to the feeder roots. Mulch your wells, keeping the mulch away from the trunk (again, to prevent moisture from collecting and causing rot). Next, fertilize your poor tree with a good quality citrus fertilizer. Fertilize again in 4 weeks, and then put down a 3rd application in another 4 weeks. Water the fertilizer in well, and never apply fertilizer to a dry tree. Remove all the fruit, let the tree put it's energies into re-developing a canopy. Don't prune anything until you see leave flush, and can clearly determine dead from living branches. Then, prune away all the dead branches, making sure not to leave stubs of branches, nor prune so closely that you prune into the branch collar (the flare right where the branch connects into the trunk). Citrus trees require little pruning. Just removing dead wood mainly from the interior of a mature tree, or some very minor pruning for shape. Remember, citrus are tip fruiting trees, so if you over-prune, you're not going to end up with any fruit :-) And, I don't recommend going over to the Orchards Forum, you're much better off on the Citrus Forum for citrus questions (you'll get sent here if you post there about citrus.) And, you can see how I have my zones for California. USDA zones are basically worthless here in California due to all our micro-climates. I differentiate between the two, since there are certainly other folks on the Citrus forum who reside in other states, so that helps them to better understand my climate in general. But, there must be 10 Sunset zones within the USDA zone 10 here in California! Patty S.

Those are pretty pricey, and no indication as to cultivar. There are many different "orange tree "cultivars. Plus, folks should know that citrus in this area is under quarantine, so you can't move it out of this general area. I wouldn't waste time with this ebay seller, personally. I'd buy an inspected and treated tree from a known garden center or citrus grower. You'll get a known cultivar, known rootstock, treated, inspected and for less money. We have many great choices in S. California for places to go, to buy great citrus trees. Just my opinion. Patty S.

There's a place in Lake Wales (appx. 10-15) miles from Winter Haven called McGill Citrus Nursery...google them and call ahead to make sure they have the Citrus you are looking for. I purchased a very healthy Dancy tangerine from them several months ago... I've never been but there's one in Winter Haven called Rasnake Citrus Nursery And Hickory Hills Citrus Nursery in Lake Wales...call them before hand to make sure they are still around :o) Oh one more thing if you drive south of Winter Haven to Sebring ( less than an hour) one way there are a couple of nice nurseries that sell Fruit and Citrus trees...Robbins Nursery and Lords Farm Nursery... This post was edited by puglvr1 on Sun, Jun 15, 14 at 9:03