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Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon'

Bitter Orange or Hardy Orange

Zone: 10a, 10b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Exposure: Part Shade

Plant Category: Deciduous Shrubs & Broadleaf Evergreens

Height: Minimum 4 feet , Maximum 10 feet
Width: Minimum 5 feet , Maximum 8 feet

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Ancient Asian selection of the bitter orange with lovely twisted stems & wicked thorns. Extremely hardy (-20 °F), deciduous citrus, best in winter when the green stems and huge thorns are exposed and large orange fruits hang on. In spring, white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plant in containers for the most drama; in the ground for easiest care. 10' in time... a long time. Extremely frost hardy, to USDA zone 5.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:23 PM

Wicked wide and hooked thorns are so scary that they're beautiful. White flowers in early summer and trifoliate green leaves turn orange in fall. 8' x 8' in the ground.

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