DESCRIPTION
Early clementine (Citrus clementina) is a delicious variety in our greenhouse.
ORIGIN
We still don’t know its origin at the moment.
It probably comes from Northern Africa (Algeria) where it’s been discovered hundreds of years ago.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant is very compact-spherical in shape and growth.
-Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate, medium-small in size and bright green in colour.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is a classic seedless clementine variety. It can be round or slightly flattened at the poles in shape.
-Flavour: This is one of the sweetest clementines. Pulp is fleshy and delicious in taste.
-Colour: Orange to deep orange outside, light orange inside.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: As the name suggest, this is a early ripening Citrus variety (it starts to produce from November to December).
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: Fruit can be squeezed to make delicious and sweet clementine juices, or zested to make cakes.
-Ornamental: Its shape makes it a good ornamental choice.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -6°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!
