Bergamot oranges

Imagine blending your own Earl Grey tea. Now you can, with a Bergamot semi-dwarf orange tree. Italy produces most of the world’s commercial Bergamot trees, but you can have one in your own yard, in the ground or in a container. This tree is thornless and likes to spread out, but will grow well in a container with judicious pruning.

Sun Exposure

• Full sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH

• 5.5 to 6.5

Hardiness Zones

• Outdoors: 8 to 11
• Patio: 4 to 11

Mature Size

• Height: 10 to 15 feet
• Spread: 4 to 5 feet

Moisture

• 1 to 1 1/2 inches per week

Notes

• Moderate growth rate
• Harvest in the summer
• Cold-hardy to 28 degrees F

Have you ever grown Bergamot oranges? Please tell us about your experiences with the Bergamot orange tree.