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Citrus medica
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The common citron is a slow-growing citrus with an erect bearing and large leaves with serrated edges, and reddish purple buds. The big fruit is fragrant and has thick yellow coarse skin. -3 to -4°C. Available in 4-litre pots, 40/50 cm.
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Synonyms for Citrus medica
Citron
Hardiness of Citrus medica
-3 to -4°C, better grown in a container
Description of Citrus medica
The common citron is a slow-growing citrus with an erect bearing and large leaves with serrated edges, and reddish purple buds. The big fruit is fragrant and has thick yellow coarse skin.
How to grow Citrus medica
In a container, in a well-drained cool soil. Water regularly in spring and summer. The leaves may fall off in winter but grow back in spring.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- Semi-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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