Opening Hours:- Tuesday to Friday 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10.30 -4pm. Closed Sunday & Monday (exc Bank Holidays)
Tel.01326 290722
The nursery is situated in the Lizard village, which is surrounded by some of the most spectacular coastline you could wish to find. Cross Common Nursery is proud to call itself the most Southerly nursery in mainland Britain.
We specialise in Citrus Trees, Passiflora, Coastal Plants, Unusual and Exotic plants, many of which are propagated on the Nursery. We offer a wide range of plants for customers who dare to be different!.
The 'Cerza' lemon is a highly productive variety. It forms an upright tree with deep green foliage. Its branches are lined with thorns and the young shoots, as well as the flowers, are delicately tinged with purple. The beautiful oval fruits, bright yellow when ripe, are of medium size and can be harvested from late November. Their juicy flesh is very...
The Femminello Siracusano lemon is a symbolic variety of the city of Syracuse in Sicily. This vigorous variety produces fruits throughout the year, if the conditions are suitable. The white flowers are tinged with purple and will give way to beautiful large oval fruits very acidic and juicy, bright yellow when ripe. 2ocm pot 70cm
Larger and more elongated than standard lemons, with a distinctive tapered, spindle-like shape that gives the variety its name (sfusato meaning tapered in Italian). The thick, textured rind is packed with essential oils and terpenes, producing an intensity of fragrance that ordinary lemons simply cannot match. 20cm pot 70cm
The Cara Cara navel orange, or red-fleshed navel orange, is an early-to-midseason navel orange noted for its pinkish-to-reddish-orange flesh. 20cm pot 70-80cm
Also known as the spineless yucca, this fast-growing, evergreen, upright plant has decorative foliage. It grows a few trunks from the ground up into a narrow form with thin spiky leaves that will grow as long as 1m each. Small clusters of flowers are produced in summer and autumn on more mature plants. Will need winter protection unless in a coastal or...
A rare and unusual evergreen climber. This plant is a member of the hydrangea family & climbs using aerial roots. These do not appear to do any harm to brickwork & are easy to remove. The glossy foliage is set off by creamy white fragrant flowers in dense panicles in early summer. Hardy & easy. 2ltr pot
Larger and more elongated than standard lemons, with a distinctive tapered, spindle-like shape that gives the variety its name (sfusato meaning tapered in Italian). The thick, textured rind is packed with essential oils and terpenes, producing an intensity of fragrance that ordinary lemons simply cannot match. 20cm pot 70cm
Abundant flowering Geraldton Wax with snow white flowers and fresh lime foliage. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil to enjoy masses of snow-white blooms. 15cm pot
Mastic Tree.. An evergreen irregular or rounded shrub grown for its foliage. Axillary clusters of insignificant flowers from Spring to early Summer develop into globose Red then black fruits in Autumn. 2-3ltr pot
The 'Imperial lemon is a cross between lemon and grapefruit producing large yellow fruit. Nice plants currently with fruits forming . 20cm pot 60cm
Twining climber. Sweetly scented subtle pink flowers produced above cream edged glossy evergreen leaves from May to September. Height and spread to around 3m . Humus rich, well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or light shade. Best sheltered from strong winds. 3ltr pot
Passiflora "Cooltropics Eia Popeia" is an Incarnta x. It produces large, lavender-blue flowers with intricate wavy filaments and a white center from midsummer to early autumn. The flowers are followed by aromatic, egg-shaped yellow fruits when pollinated. 3ltr
Feed for citrus plants during the summer. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Lemon Tree. A Lemon tree approx 70-80cms high looking great with fruits. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Nice full plants currently with green fruits. Looking really nice. A great gift. 20cm pot.
Feed for citrus plants during the winter. Use from October. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Lemon Tree. A lovely full standard 4 Seasons lemon tree approximately 110cms tall. Currently with green fruits and bud/flowers. Looking nice. The 4 seasons Lemon will flower and produce fruit several times a year. 24cm pot.
Meyer Lemon. A cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Lovely standard 50-60cm high. Currently with flowers/fruits forming. 19cm pot
Lime Tree. A lovely standard Lime tree, approx 70-80cms (inc pot). A great plant to produce tasty Limes for G&T's. Fruiting sized grafted trees, not currently in fruit. 20cm pot
Lemon Tree. A lovely lemon tree on a short stem approx 55cms high. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Currently with green fruit. Makes a lovely gift. 16cm pot
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Unusual 'double' leaves. Nice leafy plants Approx. 70-80cms tall. 20cm pot.
A lovely tree approx 70cms high (inc.pot) Produces sweet juicy tasty Oranges. Fruiting sized trees. A lovely plant to give as a gift. Nice trees. Currently with flowers/buds. 20cm pot.
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Young cutting raised plants for growing on. 9cm pot approx 25cm (inc pot) PLEASE NOTE A £3 SHIPPING DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED ON DISPATCH FOR SINGLE PLANTS.