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Citrus aurantium virgatum
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Decorative Swiss orange with medium-sized colourful fruit: from yellow and green stripes at the beginning to yellow and orange when the fruit is ripe, hence its nickname (referring to the Swiss guards' uniforms). An unusual citrus tree! -6 to -7°C. Available in 5-litre pots, 80 cm in height.
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Common name of Citrus aurantium virgatum
Swiss orange
Hardiness of Citrus aurantium virgatum
-6 to -7°C
Description of Citrus aurantium virgatum
Decorative Swiss orange with medium-sized colourful fruit: from yellow and green stripes at the beginning to yellow and orange when the fruit is ripe, hence its nickname (referring to the Swiss guards' uniforms). An unusual citrus tree!
Culture of Citrus aurantium virgatum
In full sun in a rich soil, in a container.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- yes
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
- Exposure:
- full sun
- Can be grown in a container:
- yes
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