I’ve not, but have seen posts from a few here who have and they’ve been nice trees.

I ordered once and have not been happy with them, tree took two years to recover. But that was some time ago. Maybe they are better now.

Susanne, Why do you say "maybe they are better now?"

I have bought several trees from BriteLeaf. They are without doubt the best source for small citrus trees for Florida gardeners. Excellent size for the price and very healthy. Just Fruits and Exotics ships larger plants, but are also much more expensive due to the larger growth. I have received real duds from another online Florida citrus supplier. I checked reviews online and found my experience was not unusual.

Denise obviously here are some people that like them. That is why I said they might be better now. I never ordered from them again.

Suzanne, I misunderstood you. I was thinking you were referring to something else. I am sorry.

jadegarden, Just Fruits and Exotics doesn't ship out of Florida so I can't use them. I am disappointed because I wanted to place an order.

I got a quick responce from them on a question

Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery <info@briteleaf.com>

9:20 AM (13 hours ago)

to me

Hi Steve,

Unfortunately, we do not carry that variety of Kumquat tree. At this time, we only offer the Meiwa and Nagami Kumquat trees. I am not sure where you might find a Marumi at.

Thanks,

Amber

Amber Lovett

Administrative Assistant

Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery, LLC

480 CR 416 South

Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

352-793-6861 office

352-793-3674 fax

www.briteleaf.com

I was going thru ebay looking for citrus and came across a vendor selling a variety of trees out of Florida. I noticed some of the pictures looked familiar. As it turns out, the gallery of Brite Leaf Citrus had the same ones. I am assuming Brite Leaf sells on ebay as well as on their own website. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Grafted-Orange-Citrus-Trees-Washington-Navel-Cara-Hamlin-Valencia-Blood-Dwarf/252398973413?hash=item3ac426b1e5:m:mhr3pBtxrLLpQpWGp6Bdk7A

https://www.briteleaf.com/gallery/general/ 

The difference between the 2 websites is that ebay prices are higher.

If you look at the sellers other items it seems they are just buying and reselling Brite Leaf’s trees.

Ive bought a few trees from them. Nice trees. The dwarf stock was us897. The one full size tree was on us802.

US-897 rootstock to the rescue.

http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/citrus_rootstock/Rootstock_Literature/2007.%20Bowman,%20Offical%20Release%20of%20Citrus%20Rootstock%20US-802.pdf

Best for fruit quality and potted culture. Not the choice rootstock for planting outside in ground in Cincinnati , Oh area.

Steve

The document above is about US-802 and how it compares to other root stocks including US-897. see the charts at the end to see the great results of the US-897 rootstock. It has what is important for up north container citrus growers. You will need to read the charts very carefully to see that US-897 is the best.

Steve

I got a very nice sized key lime from bright leaf. I was happy with it.