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| Poncirus trifoliata - Bitter Orange |
| Family |
Rutaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Poncirus trifoliata |
| Common Name |
Bitter Orange, Hardy-orange, Trifoliate-orange |
| Size |
8 - 20' tall by 6 - 12' wide |
| Hardiness |
Zone (5)6 - 9 |
| Culture |
Prefers acid, well-drained soils; adaptable; plant in full
sun. |
| Ornamental Value |
Yellow fruit in fall and winter; green stems. |
| Landscape Use |
Use for hedges, barriers or as a single accent. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Green, thorny stems; alternate, trifoliate leaves; green to yellow, round fruit. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Flying Dragon' |
| Campus Location |
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