Citrus made easy for growers, nurseries, and distributors

TreeSource carries 4 sizes of plants that you can explore here on the web site:

• Citrus Liners (CLs)

• Small Pots (SPs)

• Large Pots (LPs)

• Box Ready Trees (BRTs)

We take custom orders for CL, SP, and LP sizes, so just contact Sales and they can instruct you. BRTs have a constantly changing inventory, so if you’re after a 4 year old tree that is ready for shifting into 24”-36” boxes, contact Sales to inquire about availability, as BRTs are first come first served.

A Buddha’s Hand tree is much more than just ornamental. While its dramatic finger-like fruit makes it a striking addition to any landscape, it also has many practical uses.

The fruit is seedless and contains no pulp, but it is prized for its intensely fragrant rind. Cooks use Buddha’s Hand to add zest to desserts, flavor savory dishes, and make candied citron. It is often infused into spirits to create unique liqueurs or used to scent teas.

Beyond culinary applications, the fruit is valued for its natural fragrance. Many people place the fruit in their homes, closets, or cars to enjoy its fresh, clean citrus aroma.

In Asian cultures, Buddha’s Hand holds special symbolic importance. It is associated with happiness, good fortune, and longevity, and is commonly used in religious ceremonies and holiday decorations. So while the Buddha’s Hand tree is certainly a conversation piece in any garden, it also provides delicious, aromatic, and culturally meaningful benefits.

Yes, Buddha’s Hand citron trees can be grown very successfully in containers. Because these trees have a naturally compact growth habit, they adapt well to pots, making them a good choice for patios, balconies, and small spaces. Container growing also allows more control over soil quality and positioning for sunlight, which is important since Buddha’s Hand trees thrive in full sun.

With proper care, including regular watering, good drainage, and occasional fertilizing, a potted Buddha’s Hand citron tree can produce healthy growth and unique, fragrant fruit year after year. Additionally, container growing makes it easier to move the tree indoors or to a sheltered location during colder weather in less ideal climates.

They need full sun to thrive, ideally at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight each day. Plenty of sunlight helps the tree produce healthy growth, strong branches, and fragrant, well-formed fruit. In cooler climates or areas with less consistent sunshine, placing the tree in the sunniest possible location or using a reflective surface to increase light exposure can help improve fruit production. For container-grown trees, it’s easy to move them to follow the sun throughout the year, especially during the cooler months.

Most consumers can expect their Buddha’s Hand tree to produce its first small crop within the first one to two years after arrival, depending on care and growing conditions. Trees may produce a few fruit in their first season, with harvests becoming larger and more consistent by the second or third year. Because these trees are grafted onto vigorous rootstocks, they tend to establish quickly and can develop fragrant, full-sized fruit much faster than seed-grown trees.