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Fruit Ripening Timeframe/Time from Bloom to Edible Fruit
Once the trees are about 3 years old, they are mature enough to handle fruit production without impacting branch and foliage growth. Often younger trees will bloom in the spring; however, we recommend pinching the blooms off to let the tree develop branches, roots and leaves to better support fruit production later.
For lemons and limes, the time from bloom to edible fruit is generally 6-9 months. For winter oranges and other citrus, it is generally 12 months. Keep in mind that all citrus fruits only ripen on the tree. The best way to determine ripeness is to pick a fruit and sample it, since rind color is an unreliable indicator. See our Citrus Variety Information Chart for specific information by variety.
Average Crop Yield
A mature Four Winds Dwarf Citrus tree planted in the ground will produce enough
fruit of that variety for a family. Some varieties of fruit hold on the tree longer than others.
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