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CITRUS
Genus of 20-25 species of evergreen, often spiny, trees and shrubs from open forest, thickets and scrub in southeastern Asia and the larger islands in the eastern Pacific.
There are many complex hybrids.
Though not originating in the Mediterranean the soil and climate here provides for better growing conditions and superior fruit.
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Evergreen
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Additional Features
Place of originSoutheastern Asia, South Pacific.
Buy Varieties of CITRUS
CITRUS Kumquat
(C.japonica) orange edible fruits with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
CITRUS Lemon
hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates
Gift-wrapping available
CITRUS Lime
CITRUS Limequat
(C. japonica x C. aurantifolia) yellow edible fruit with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
CITRUS 'Mitis'
the hardiest orange for outdoor or patio growing
Gift-wrapping available
CITRUS Orange
vigorous upright grower with large well coloured fruit in profusion
Gift-wrapping available
CITRUS trifoliata
(formerly Ponicirus trifolata) - green stems armed with stout spines. Trifoliate leaves and white strongly scented flowers like Orange blossom
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