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
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.