Hardy Orange seed (Poncirus trifoliata) a.k.a Chinese Bitter Orange,Hardy zone 5
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Hardy Orange Poncirus trifoliata
Edible yellow fruit
Fragrant white flowers
lemon substitute
Used as a rootstock for Citrus
Description:
Trifoliate Orange ( Poncirus trifoliata , syn. Citrus trifoliata ) is a member of the family Rutaceae , closely related to Citrus , and sometimes included in that genus, being sufficiently closely related to allow it to be used as a rootstock for Citrus . It differs from Citrus in having deciduous, compound leaves , and pubescent (downy) fruit. It is native to northern China and Korea , and is also known as the Chinese Bitter Orange.
Fragrant white flowers on old wood followed by masses of 1 1/2" edible yellow fruit, very dramatic in the landscape; fruits used as a lemon substitute and for marmalade; dark green shiny leaves and branches; thorny, so used as a barrier hedge especially in the South; native to northern China and Korea
Growing Info:
Scarification:Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification:cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination:sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:
Poncirus trifoliata
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Poncirus
Species:
trifoliata
Common Name:
Hardy Orange
Avg Count Packet:10
Germination:98%
Germination Test Type: cut
Purity:99%
Height:12-18 feet
Collection Locale:California
Crop Year:2014
Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
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Edible yellow fruit
Fragrant white flowers
lemon substitute
Used as a rootstock for Citrus
Description:
Trifoliate Orange ( Poncirus trifoliata , syn. Citrus trifoliata ) is a member of the family Rutaceae , closely related to Citrus , and sometimes included in that genus, being sufficiently closely related to allow it to be used as a rootstock for Citrus . It differs from Citrus in having deciduous, compound leaves , and pubescent (downy) fruit. It is native to northern China and Korea , and is also known as the Chinese Bitter Orange.
Fragrant white flowers on old wood followed by masses of 1 1/2" edible yellow fruit, very dramatic in the landscape; fruits used as a lemon substitute and for marmalade; dark green shiny leaves and branches; thorny, so used as a barrier hedge especially in the South; native to northern China and Korea
Growing Info:
Scarification:Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification:cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination:sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:
Poncirus trifoliata
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Poncirus
Species:
trifoliata
Common Name:
Hardy Orange
Avg Count Packet:10
Germination:98%
Germination Test Type: cut
Purity:99%
Height:12-18 feet
Collection Locale:California
Crop Year:2014
Minimum Hardiness Zone: 5
Materials: Fruit,Rare Tropical Plant Tree Seeds,Plant,seed,Japanese Persimmon,Elephant Apple Seed,Chalta,Dillenia indica,Very Rare,Tropical Plant Tree Select your desired size and color from the available option
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