Seed Availability

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Description

Small to medium sized tree, usually only 20-30ft high.

Hardiness

Trees are somewhat sensitive to freezes and grow best in areas having only limited frosts and freezes.

Growing Environment

Grows in conditions suitable for the average citrus, water frequently except during cold months. Fertilize 2-4 times per year. Can be container grown.

Propagation

Commonly by seed which usually produce trees very near in fruit quality to their parent. Also by grafts.

Uses

Oil is extracted from the rind which is used in the fragrance industry. The juice can be squeezed and used somewhat like lemon juice.

Native Range

The bergamot is a variety of sour orange (sour orange-native to Asia), but the exact origin is unknown. It has been grown in Southern Italy and parts of France for centuries, and is now commercially grown in these regions.

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Rutaceae
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	Citrus articulata West African Cherry Orange		Citrus aurantifolia Key Lime
	Citrus aurantium ssp bergamia Bergamot		Citrus australis Australian Round Lime
	Citrus garrowayi Mount White Lime		Citrus hystrix Kaffir Lime
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	Citrus medica var. Etrog Etrog Citron		Citrus mitis Calamondin
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	Citrus sudachi Sudachi		Citrus x Meyeri Meyer Lemon
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