Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Trifoliate Orange. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in December 2014.

Description

Small to medium sized tree, usually only 10-20ft high. It is an important rootstock for commercial citrus as it provides additional cold hardiness. The Flying Dragon variety (pictured above) is commonly used as a dwarfing rootstock, and when other citrus species are grafted to it, they often grow only 4-8ft high. This rootstock is commonly used for citrus trees found in nurseries. White flowers are followed shortly afterwards by lemon-yellow fruit.

Hardiness

The trifoliate orange is extremely hardy, suriviving temperatures well below 0F.

Growing Environment

The trifoliate orange will defoliate during cold months and needs moderate water during the warm months.

Propagation

Commonly by seeds.

Uses

Fruits are not often eaten, although they are edible, the tree is usually used as an important rootstock for other citrus.

Native Range

Native to China and Korea.

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