Citrange

Citroncirus webberi

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Basic Information

Family: Rutaceae

Genus: citroncirus

Plant ID (slug): citroncirus-webberi

Numeric ID: 3874

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Citroncirus webberi is an evergreen Tree. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

A bi-generic hybrid, Citrus sinensis x Poncirus trifoliata[200].

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: The acid fruit can be used for drinks and marmalade[183, 200]. The fruit is 5 - 7cm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Citroncirus webberi Citrange PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Citroncirus webberi is an evergreen Tree. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.