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Poncirus trifoliata


Hardy Orange




Origin:  Native to Central and Northern China.
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Poncirus
Species
trifoliata
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3-H7
Temperature (°C)
-28.9-(-1.1)
Temperature (°F)
-20-30
Height
2-6 m
Spread
1-4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Landscape
Suited as a hedge but in low foot traffic areas because of the thorns.
Cultivation
Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun.
Bark/Stem Description
The stems are spiny and dark green.
Leaf Description
The three-lobed leaves are glossy and thick. They are yellow to pale green in the spring and turn dark green throughout the summer and into autumn.
Flower Description
The white flowers have 4-7 petals and grow 5-7 cm across.
Fruit Description
The miniature orange-like fruit is orange-yellow and grow 2-5 cm in diameter.
Notable Specimens
Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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