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