Citrus Cocktail.. Question... Challenge can it be done

10 years ago

I have made sure to read and scour as much as I can about this subject before posting... so I would not be asking a question asked many times.

I am in Seattle.. Zone 8.. the months of Dec-May are pretty dreary.
I currently own a 5-in1 Apple tree from Raintree.. and a 4-1 Cherry (tho two broke off in the move.. so 2-in-1.. also Raintree)

One thing ALWAYS been of my list is the Citrus. When visiting family in CA I have marveled at the smell and luckiness or picking your own.
My Question(s) IS....
I am looking to "design" the varieties of Citrus since It is not even offered here in the NW to purchase...

How would I do this (having one made for me)..??

Which rootstock would I use for zone 8?

What sort of cost would I be looking at?

I am looking for something small, as it would be a container plant. I also have read the warnings about one overtaking the rest. Since this will be a small(ish) plant I would be able to tend to it regularly. How could I make this happen.. And YES I am TERRIBLE at grafting myself.

The varieties would be..
1. Ponderosa Lemon
2. Moro Blood Orange (or another delicious type)
3. Improved Meyer Lemon
4. Key Lime
5. Valencia Orange (or even something even sweeter)

Is there any suggestions.. or someone on the forum able to help me with this? I looked at CCCP.. but it is a one-off.. not an orchard I am planting. Help??

Comments (3)

mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
10 years ago
Very doubtful you will find someone who does custom cocktail tree, at least not a company. Plus I Dont think the varieties you have listed would do to well together especially in a container. I know of one guy who has done I think 90 types on one tree but its in the ground and in a citrus growing area.

Mike
ReptileAddiction
10 years ago
Personally I would not go with a cocktail tree. IMHO it would be much wiser to go with 5 different fruit containers with one tree in each. The work will not be that much greater except when it comes time to repot them all. Though it might require less maintenance because you would have to continually watch it because it would be detrimental to the tree if one tree starts to take over. Furthermore citrus cocktail trees are not very common. I have never even seen them at my large local nursery. Also you will get more fruit from individual trees.
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poncirusguy6b452xx
10 years ago
I'll go with mike and reptile very strongly on this. If you want to waste your money, just mail it to me and I'll put it to good use. I have never heard of any one being happy with their cocktail unless they got it in a bar.

Steve

PS It is dreary as all get out hear in Cincinnasti November through March