Important notice! Most citrus plants on the market are produced for planting in orchards in the Mediterranean countries. They have a large overall height, have high graft and are difficult to shape and support at home. Rootstocks on which they are grafted are very fast growing, which is fine for the open ground in the subtropics, but is not desirable when growing in pot in the temperate climate.

All our small citrus plants are produced specifically for the Bulgarian market and are ideally suited for home cultivation. The rootstocks cause compact growth, grafts are low and this allows making an excellent shape of the crown, to be suitable for growing in pots. The used rootstocks are trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') and Volkamer lemon, Citrus volkameriana. Trifoliate orange is frost-hardy to -25°C, and significantly increases the cold resistance of plants grafted on it.

Citrus Cleopatra

Hybrid Mandarin Cleopatra from Botanical Garden - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

English Translation — Citrus Mandarina Cleopatra

Citrus Mandarina Cleopatra – a hardy mandarin with decorative fruits and a compact crown

Citrus Mandarina Cleopatra, also known as Cleopatra Mandarin, is one of the most resilient and adaptable citrus varieties. It is valued both as a decorative plant and as a fruit-bearing tree with small, aromatic mandarins. This variety is perfect for growers looking for a low-maintenance citrus with strong ornamental appeal.

Characteristics

• Fruits: small, bright orange, with a firm peel and strong citrus aroma.

• Taste: refreshing and slightly tangy — excellent for drinks, marmalades, and flavoring.

• Blooming: delicate white flowers with an intense fragrance appearing once or twice a year.

• Growth: compact and dense, ideal for shaping and container growing.

• Foliage: dark green, glossy, and highly decorative throughout the year.

• Hardiness: one of the most durable citrus types, tolerating lower temperatures and various soil types.

• Uses: also widely used as a rootstock thanks to its excellent adaptability.

Advantages

• ✔ Extremely hardy and low-maintenance

• ✔ Perfect for beginners and container growing

• ✔ Compact growth suitable for balconies, terraces, and winter gardens

• ✔ Decorative small fruits that stay long on the tree

• ✔ Strong growth and excellent adaptability