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Citrus myrtifolia
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Small Chinese citrus with little dark green leaves identical to a myrtle's, bearing numerous fragrant flowers at the same time as small round green fruit that become yellow when ripe. The fruit can be used to make marmalade. A compact slow-grower. -8 to -10°C. Available in 12-litre pots, 1 m 20, 1/2 stem.
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Synonyms, common name of Citrus myrtifolia
Chinotto, bitter orange, bigarade orange
Origin of Citrus myrtifolia
China
Hardiness of Citrus myrtifolia
-8 to -10°C
Description of Citrus myrtifolia
Small Chinese citrus with little dark green leaves identical to a myrtle's, bearing numerous fragrant flowers at the same time as small round green fruit that become yellow when ripe. The fruit can be used to make marmalade. A compact slow-grower.
How to grow Citrus myrtifolia
In a container or in the ground in coastal areas, in full sun in a humus-rich, sandy, rich and well-drained soil.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- yes
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
- Can be grown in a container:
- yes
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