Citrus Species,Etrog Citron, Ethrog Citron

Citrusmedica var. etrog

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Hollywood, Florida

North Miami Beach, Florida

Hillsborough, North Carolina

North Charleston, South Carolina

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Hillsborough, NC (Zone 7a) | April 2011 | positive

I added the comment about danger but now it looks like the plant is too dangerous. The plant has sturdy sharp spines. One has to watch ou...Read More

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