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Japanese Bitter Orange Tree

SKU: WSB.PLANT.18

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The Flying Dragon (Poncirus trifoliata) or Japanese Bitter Orange is much closer to shrub than a tree and should be treated as such. Take care when planting to consider it will soon be adorned with impressive thorns, plant where young children will not be tumbling into it!

Plants are supplied at 10-12cm, this fast grower will reach 3-5m over 5-15 years depending on conditions.  Plant into free draining, mildly fertile soil, mulch to reduce competition and protect the bark of the stem in the early years if you have rabbits and deer. Self-fertile it will produce fruit on a single plant, it is hardy to -20ºC.

Plants will adapt well to container growing and prune at will to your desired shape. Use compost sold as suitable for citrus and fertilise with citrus feed, follow directions of the product regarding frequency and dosage. Do not over water, it is best to let the compost almost dry out before watering again. 

Flying Dragon fruits are green and mature to yellow in autumn with an orange like appearance but a surprising downy surface like a peach. Bitter, acidic and filled with many seeds the fruit is most commonly used for marmalade or tea.

Some fruits are often left on the tree as they have a striking appearance which is enhanced by the bright yellow of the autumn leaves, unusually for a citrus these will leaves will fall from the tree revealing bright green stems.

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Kris E. (Kensington, England)
Great little plant

I've a keen gardener with my own kitchen garden developing.

Growing my own fruit and veg and meant that my cooking style as become more adventurous and this product will join the growing numbers of different fruits that typically aren't available in this country.

The product itself is only little don't expect a massive bitter orange bush to be delivered, but this product will quickly grow the plant I received was well protected and in great condition.

Just got to think what to use them with now once they grow.

Thanks Kris, wishing you best of luck with the Bitter Orange plant and hope it provides you with lots of fruit in the future!