orange and lemon trees

Im wanting to brighten up my decked patio wth a mature orange tree and a lemon one too,im told they are low maintenance,hardy down to -10degrees and happy to grow in a large pot for a number of years,these are 2yr old trees on sale locally at £39.99 about 1.5m high,look very green and smell lovely,also spied a lime tree,the aroma was beautiful.

If i purchase,what do i need to be wary of with these type of trees?the local garden centre said they are easy to maintain

comments much appreciated

thanks

 

"If i purchase,what do i need to be wary of with these type of trees?"

Only SOME of the varieties are relatively hardy - so I would double check that bit independently.

 

i am told they are navelina orange and eureka lemon

 

Low maintenance and hardy down to minus 10?

Sounds a bit like stretching the truth to me.:skp:

Go back to that garden centre in a month or so and check out any plants they have left, I virtually guarantee that they will be in the reduced area and almost leafless.

I definitely dont class them as easy to grow, and the minus 10 bit is total hogwash in my opinion.:skp:

But dont let me put you off though.:D

 

Agreed I've seen some of those supposedly hardy Citrus trees this time of year at Ventnor Botanics and they aint looking happy:skp:

 

well after some research it appears that both these species need covering during the winter,ill shelve that idea

thanks to you both

 

If you looking for a Mediterranean look you could always got with a hardy olive tree:thmb: