Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Citrus (SIT-rus) (Info)
Species: aurantium var. myrtifolia
Cultivar: Chinotto
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Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
By grafting
By budding
By air layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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