Citrus medica (Citron)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Citrus |
| Species | medica |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Northeastern India or China. |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Xylella a bacterial disease is a serious threat to many horticultures crops due to its virulence and wide range of species it can infect. It can infect more than 560 species with wide ranging symptoms including leaf scorch, yellowing and scorching, wilt, branch and twig dieback and plant death. These symptoms can be identical to other symptoms such as drought and weather stress. Infected plants show symptoms within a few years after planting. |
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