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Given that the weather has felt positively Mediterranean this past week, it feels rather fitting that Aldi has a new affordable range of citrus trees up for grabs in-store this week.
If the most recent heatwave has left you inspired to try out a few Mediterranean garden ideas, let me tell you, it wouldn’t be complete without a lemon or lime tree.
Retailing for £19.99 per plant, Aldi’s citrus trees are on sale right now and are a pretty good deal if you want to add one of the trending plants to your garden. So, if you’re looking to add some of the best fruit trees to your garden, I suggest you run, not walk. Here’s everything you need to know.
Citrus Plant
Choose between a lemon, Calamondin or Limequat tree for colourful (and delicious) fruit.
If you’ve been dreaming of growing a lemon tree and giving your garden the essence of an Italian Summer, let Aldi’s £19.99 citrus tree be your starting point.
Choose from a classic lemon tree, Calamondin (also known as Philippine lime) and Limequat (a hybrid of key lime and kumquat).
The trees come in a 21cm pot. At this size, the plants are large enough to add impact to your garden ideas in their first year. However, lemon trees are typically better suited to growing indoors in the UK. But with the recent bursts of hot weather, they can be moved outside to frame your patio.
It is a good idea to grow your citrus tree in pots, so it can be moved indoors or into a greenhouse when the temperatures plummet during winter.
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I’d also take the opportunity to invest in a terracotta pot to really nail the Mediterranean aesthetic. Not only will this look miles better than the standard plastic pot they’re sold in, but I’ve found a 21L terracotta pot for just £12 at B&Q.
To keep your citrus tree happy, you should water it freely during the summer months, and you should feed it once a month using a good quality plant feed. I’ve found the Zopper Citrus Feed on sale at Amazon for £9.99. It typically takes a year for a citrus tree to establish, but by next summer, you should be able to enjoy your own fresh home-grown fruit.
Alternatively, here are a few more citrus trees I’ve found for an affordable price online.
YouGarden Citrus Lemon Tree With Fruit
This established lemon tree arrives ready for fruit, so you can enjoy it straight away.
Limequat Tree (2-3ft)
If you fancy growing a limequat, you can also snap them up at B&Q. This one is between 2-3ft, easy to care for and can be grown outdoors.
Orange (citrus Fruit)
Orange lovers should try growing an orange tree. It’s perfect for a warm conservatory and produces stunning scented flowers. Once established, it will start fruiting, too.
If you want an affordable citrus tree, head to your local Aldi while stocks last.