Poncirus trifoliata

Most hardy of the citrus. Fruit is sour but edible. White fragrant flowers.

Poncirus trifoliata

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Common Name hardy orange
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use High
Invasive Potential
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 9
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Oval
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 15
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 4.5
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
Bark Thorny
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Compound
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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