Japanese Bitter Orange. A rounded shrub with very sharp spines, green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Fragrant white flowers followed by inedible fruits. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Poncirus trifoliata
A rounded shrub with very sharp spines, green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Fragrant white flowers followed by inedible fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Poncirus |
|---|---|
| Species | trifoliata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Japanese Bitter Orange |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | orange |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Warm wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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