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Across the Grand Traverse Bay Region
2026 Specimen Availability
2026 Specimen Availability
Available for On-Site Selection by Appointment April-May
Loquat
(Eriobotrya japonica)
An elegant evergreen fruit tree prized for its large tropical foliage and clusters of sweet, apricot-like fruit that ripen in late spring.
Ruby Supreme Guava
(Psidium guajava)
A lush tropical fruit tree producing fragrant white blossoms followed by exceptionally sweet, ruby-fleshed guava prized for its rich aroma and vibrant flavor.
Starfruit / Carambola
(Averrhoa carambola)
A graceful tropical fruit tree producing crisp, golden star-shaped fruit with a bright, refreshing flavor.
Dwarf Cavendish Banana
(Musa acuminata)
A compact tropical banana plant with broad, architectural foliage that produces clusters of classic sweet bananas
Purple Passion Fruit
(Passiflora edulis)
A vigorous tropical vine producing fragrant blossoms followed by richly flavored purple passion fruit.
Oro Blanco Grapefruit
(Citrus × paradisi ‘Oro Blanco’)
A refined citrus tree producing smooth, pale-gold fruit known for its sweet, low-acid grapefruit flavor.
Tahitian Pomelo
(Citrus maxima)
A stately citrus tree producing large, fragrant pomelo with a clean, mild sweetness and thick, aromatic rind.
Ruby Red Grapefruit
(Citrus × paradisi)
A classic citrus tree producing vibrant red-fleshed grapefruit with a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
Valencia Orange
(Citrus sinensis ‘Valencia’)
A classic citrus tree producing bright, sweet oranges prized for their balanced flavor and exceptional juicing quality.
Cara Cara Orange
(Citrus sinensis ‘Cara Cara’)
A distinctive navel orange producing sweet, low-acid fruit with vibrant pink flesh and a smooth, balanced citrus flavor.
Minneola Tangelo
(Citrus × tangelo ‘Minneola’)
A distinctive citrus tree producing deep orange fruit known for its bright, rich flavor and characteristic bell-shaped form.
Page Orange
(Citrus × tangelo ‘Page’)
A compact citrus tree producing exceptionally sweet, richly flavored fruit with a bright mandarin character.
Owari Satsuma
(Citrus unshiu ‘Owari’)
A graceful mandarin tree producing fragrant spring blossoms followed by delicate, easy-peeling fruit with sweet, seedless flesh.
Brown Select Satsuma
(Citrus unshiu ‘Brown Select’)
A refined mandarin tree producing fragrant spring blossoms followed by richly flavored, easy-peeling fruit with tender, seedless flesh.
Tree Availability & Viewing
Traverse Citrus offers a limited number of citrus and tropical fruit trees each season. Each tree is grown individually and selected for its structure, health, and suitability for container cultivation in northern climates.
Because availability is intentionally limited, trees are offered through a private viewing and reservation process.
Seasonal Availability
Seasonal Availability
Only a small number of trees are made available each season and listed within our Citrus Collection.
When a particular tree or cultivar is of interest, visitors may request a private viewing appointment to see the tree in person.
If interest exceeds the number of trees available, a reservation list will be created for that cultivar or specimen.
Private Viewing
Private Viewing
Private viewings allow visitors to evaluate the tree’s structure, form, and overall character before making a selection.
Appointments are scheduled individually to ensure each tree can be viewed carefully and without interruption.
Limited Production
Limited Production
Traverse Citrus focuses on cultivating fewer trees with greater attention to long-term quality and vitality rather than large-volume production.
As a result, availability varies from season to season and certain cultivars may only appear occasionally.
Commercial Installations & Production Inquiries
Commercial Installations & Production Inquiries
Traverse Citrus also works with organizations exploring citrus cultivation or installations within commercial environments.
This includes inquiries from:
• hospitality spaces and restaurants
• courtyards and architectural landscapes
• educational institutions and greenhouses
• emerging citrus producers exploring northern growing systems
Because each project is unique, inquiries are handled directly.
For installation or production inquiries, please contact:
citriculture@traversecitrus.com
Visiting Traverse Citrus
Visiting Traverse Citrus
Trees are available for private viewing and selection by appointment in Traverse City.
To request a viewing or inquire about current availability, please contact:
citriculture@traversecitrus.com
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