Poncirus trifoliata
Trifoliate orange
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Poncirus trifoliata.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Leaves, Condiment
Hedge, Rootstock, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - cooked. It has a bitter and sour taste but can be used to make marmalade. The fruit is also used to prepare a drink. Freshly picked fruit contains little juice, but after 2 weeks of storage, the yield can be about 20% juice, which is rich in vitamin C. Yields of up to 14 kilograms of fruit per plant have been achieved in America. The fruit is 2-3 cm wide, with the majority of the mass consisting of the skin. The skin of the fruit can be used as a flavoring. Young leaves - cooked.