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Citrusmyrtifolia

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Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
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Species
myrtifolia (mir-tih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Citrus aurantium var. myrtifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Los Angeles, California

San Anselmo, California

Merritt Island, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

North Charleston, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

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mrs_colla
Marin, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2010 | positive

This is my most bloomy citrus, like a string of pearls! And the smell is heavenly... LOVE this special tree! The little leaves are beauti...Read More

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