A fruit cocktail tree, also known as a fruit salad tree, is a fruit tree that has other fruit trees grafted onto it. The four main types of fruit cocktail trees are: stone fruit (Prunus), citrus (Citrus), apple (Malus) and multi nashi (Pyrus). The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones of a fruit cocktail tree depend on the specific kinds of fruit trees the specimen includes. A fruit cocktail tree often is bought in a mature state, eliminating the need for early pruning and training after its purchase. Instead, prune your fruit cocktail tree to maintain its height and shape, and to maximize sunlight penetration of its canopy so the tree produces healthy fruits.
Cocktail Citrus Care
Citrus Cocktail Tree
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Citrus trees, especially those planted in a pot, prefer the periodic deep watering technique over frequent but light doses. Deep watering technique is better for citrus trees as it promotes deeper root growth, thus strengthening the tree.
Pruning
Cocktail trees should be a well-balanced tree and each grafted part should be equalized in vigor by pruning. The more vigorous growing graft should be pruned regularly, especially while the tree is young and still developing. Keep each graft section confined to grow in its own area to help you easily recognize the fast and slow grower. Also, keep an eye out for and prune away any suckers or shoots that grow below the graft area as it is a growth from the rootstock which we do not want.
Fertilizer
Use organic compost or fertilizers to promote fruit growth.
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Full Shade
Soil
Plant your citrus in well-draining sandy soil with moderate fertility.
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