Fingered citron
Formats
Thorny shrub. Pale green elongated oval leaves up to 15cm. Fragrant white flowers with hints of purple that grow in clusters and attract pollinators. Its fruit is very fragrant, fragmented in finger-like sections, with a thick yellowish skin.
Soils rich in organic matter, slightly acidic and well drained.
It does not tolerate frost, intense heat or drought.
Use
Culinary, Singular, Fruit production, Herbs garden
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Fruit colour | Yellow |
| Fragrant | Foliage, Fruit |
Foliage
| Foliage colour | Green |
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Botanical information
| Common name | CITRUS MEDICA VAR. SARCODACTYLIS - Fingered citron |
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| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Nectar eating birds |
| Other attributes | Thorny |
When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, September, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Harvest period | January, February, March, September, October, November, December, Autumn, Winter |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Culinary, Singular, Fruit production, Herbs garden |
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| Exposure | Sheltered, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Rich |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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