Hardy Orange Live Tree – Poncirus trifoliata – Cold-Hardy Citrus – Zones 5–9

Scientific name: Poncirus trifoliata

Cold-Hardy Citrus Relative for Sunny Landscapes

Hardy Orange, also called Trifoliate Orange, is a deciduous citrus relative with fragrant white spring flowers, dense thorny branching, and small yellow-orange fruit that ripens in fall. The fruit is extremely sour and seedy and is generally used for preserves or other processed preparations rather than eaten fresh.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Mature height: About 8–15 feet, occasionally taller
• Bloom: Late spring to early summer
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Moisture: Average
• Growth habit: Dense, thorny shrub or small tree

What You'll Receive

Your order includes the live-plant size and quantity selected above. Young plants are much smaller than mature specimens shown in photos, and seasonal appearance varies naturally.

Arrival Support

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Shipping

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Ideal Shipping Temperature: 45°F to 85°F.