Fortunella crassifolia
Light: Full sun; in Phoenix, provide morning sun and light afternoon shade, especially for young trees. Avoid intense reflected heat.
Water: Water deeply, then allow the upper few inches of soil to dry before watering again. Established trees need regular summer irrigation; reduce watering in winter. Containers require more frequent checks.
Soil: Well-drained soil; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Tolerates alkaline desert soil with nutrient management. Keep the root flare above grade and avoid waterlogged planting sites.
Mature size: Typically 8–12 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide; size varies with rootstock, pruning, and container culture.
Bloom: Fragrant flowers appear mainly in late spring and summer; fruit typically ripens in winter through early spring.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.