Poncirus trifoliata - Three-leaved lemongrass

Price: 9 €

Price without VAT: 8,04 €

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SKU: AD20259

Weight: 1.5 kg

This deciduous shrub comes from the family Rutaceae and is the only representative of the genus Poncirus.
It grows to a height of 3-5 m and forms a spreading, not very dense bush.
The homeland of this species is Korea. It is a close relative of citrus.
It is not very common in our conditions, because it is very demanding on heat.
The entire bush is covered with thorns up to 5 cm long. The leaves are green, three-lobed.
In April, white five-pointed flowers appear on the bush, which do not have a very strong smell compared to citrus.
The fruit are 3-5 cm large felt fruits resembling lemons.
When ripe, they are pale yellow. Their taste is very bitter and the fruits are full of seeds.
That is why this species is used more as a rootstock for citrus cultivation.
Lemon plant is undemanding to soil type, it is important that the soil is sufficiently moist.
In our country, it only grows in the warmest areas, because if the annuals do not mature enough during the season, they will freeze over the winter.
It is rather a rarity for lovers of non-traditional species.