Family: Rutaceae
(roo-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Citrus (SIT-rus) Species: aurantiifolia
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Category Edible Fruits and NutsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Provides Winter InterestTextured Foliage Color Orange/ApricotHeight 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)Spacing 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingN/A Bloom Color Pale PinkWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms all yearBlooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From hardwood cuttingsFrom seed; germinate in a damp paper towel By grafting By air layering Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |