Buddha’s Hand Trees for Sale
Citrus made easy for growers, nurseries, and distributors
Buddha’s hand trees, also known as fingered citron trees, are one of the most unique specialty citrus varieties available at TreeSource Citrus Nursery. Known for their striking fruit with bright yellow “fingers” extending from a central base, these citrus trees are prized for both ornamental beauty and fragrant qualities. If you are looking for a fingered citron tree for sale, TreeSource offers top-quality, certified nursery stock perfect for home gardens, patios, or small orchards.
The fruit of the fingered citron tree is seedless, highly aromatic, and mostly rind, making it a popular choice for zesting, candies, or infusing into liqueurs. Many TreeSource customers also enjoy growing Buddha’s Hand trees for their ornamental value, with the unusual finger-like fruit adding an exotic touch to any landscape.
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Different Rootstock Options, Depending
on Variety and Your Needs
C-35 Citrange
Carrizo
Flying Dragon
Volk
Macrophyll
Sour Orange
Rubidoux
Rich 16-6
Buddha’s Hand Citron Your Way
From seed to container-ready.
Super Citrus Trees
Small Pots
Citrus Liners
Rooted Cuttings
Budwood
Seeds
How Our Buddha’s Hand Citron Trees Are Different
At TreeSource, each Buddha’s Hand tree is carefully propagated using superior rootstocks to promote strong growth and adaptability in a variety of climates. These trees thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are particularly well suited for USDA zones 9-10. They can be grown in the ground or kept in large containers, making them a flexible option for gardeners with limited space.
When you buy a Buddha’s Hand tree from TreeSource Citrus Nursery, you can count on high-quality, disease-free plants. All trees are certified under California’s strict agricultural standards and shipped with care to ensure successful establishment in your garden. Whether you are an experienced citrus grower or trying something new, a fingered citron tree from TreeSource is a beautiful, fragrant, and rewarding addition to your citrus collection. With proper care, your tree will produce its remarkable fruit year after year.
Buddha’s Hand Citron Tree FAQs
What sizes of mature Buddha’s Hand citron trees are available for retail nursery orders?
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.
Is a Buddha’s Hand tree just ornamental, or does it also have practical uses?
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.
Can Buddha’s Hand citron trees be grown in containers?
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.
How much sun do Buddha’s Hand trees need?
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.
What fruiting stage can we expect from your Buddha’s Hand citron trees? How soon will they begin producing fruit after they arrive?
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.