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Dave and I have attended your nursery a couple of times now. Your assistants are truly welcoming and extremely knowledgeable, and we have seen amazing results in the clarity of our pond water since purchasing some of the oxygenating plants we bought from you ie. crispa, water violet, water cress etc. Dave practically fell in the tank of crispa when we visited you and it has been a standing joke ever since. Thanks to all of you for your help and we will visit again soon.
Elaine Harvey, Aylesford
Supplied as a pot grown plant approximately 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) tall including pot.
This Product is Available Now.Sometimes known as the Trifoliate Orange this was, until recently, known botanically as Citrus trifoliata - yet it is not in fact a Citrus! Adding more confusion is the fact that it is often used as the rootstock for grafted hybrid Citrus varieties.
Putting all this confusion to one side, this non-citrus Citrus is very much underrated and perfect for growing in the garden throughout the year. It is utterly winter-hardy, withstanding temperatures to as low as -20C (-4F) once established (will require winter frost protection for the first 2-3 years).
Grow as a single specimen bush - or plant 2 feet (60 cm) apart and grow as a viciously defensive hedge as the plants are covered in large spiteful thorns.
Whichever way you choose to grow it, your reward will be small (1" (4 cm) diameter) fruits; though too bitter for most people to eat raw, these are perfect for marmalades and preserves. In effect this is the Crab Apple of the citrus world - but of course it isn't a Citrus!
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