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Due to its noble fragrance and to the fact that it reliably produces a rich harvest of fruits every year the Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is our personal favourite among the Citrus plants. Its origin, however, is not known for sure. It is assumed that … Due to its noble fragrance and to the...
The origin of the citron ‘Buddha’s Hand’ (Citrus medica 'Digitata', Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) is most likely East- or South- East Asia. It still is very common in China and Japan where it is used for religious ceremonies. Not surprisingly, si … The origin of the citron ‘Buddha’s...
The variety ‘Star Ruby’ with its red fruit pulp grows well branched and robust. By the weight of the fruits, the branches often bend down at the tip. There is only little to no fluff at all on leaves and twigs (influence of grapefuit). The flowers ar … The variety ‘Star Ruby’ with its red...
The Blood Orange variety ‘Sanguinello’ originates from Spain. It is slightly more compact, grows smaller and slower than other Blood Oranges. These are, however, distinct features that basically show in plantations. As a pot plant one can hardly noti … The Blood Orange variety...
Satsuma (Citrus unshiu) originates from Japan and misleadingly is often assigned to the group of Tangerines and Clementines. Although having much in common with these, there are some subtle distinctions: its leaves are distinctly broader than the Tan … Satsuma (Citrus unshiu) originates...
This presumedly natural hybrid of Lemon (Citrus limon) and Orange (Citrus sinensis) was named after the American explorer Frank N. Meyer (1908). It usually is treated as an own species (Citrus x meyeri) but sometimes also as a cultivar (Citrus limon … This presumedly natural hybrid of...
The Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata) is native to South- East Asia (e.g. Philippines) and naturally develops a very compact, densely leaved crown with oblong- narrow leaves. It is a robust citrus that will even grow well in a cool place. In contra … The Mandarin Orange (Citrus...
The Mexican Lime presumably originates from the Malayan archipelago or India but is has been known for centuries in many tropical regions like the Florida Keys, where it is being regarded as native. Hence its common names ‘Key Lime’, ‘Mexican Lime’ o … The Mexican Lime presumably...
The original Lemon from which the Lemon ‘Lunario’ has been selected by cultivation originates from South China and Burma/ Myanmar. ‘Lunario’ grows vigorous and quickly, its branches are upright to broad with only few thorns. Regular pruning helps lim … The original Lemon from which the...
As yet rather unregarded, the Red Lemon is now becoming more and more popular - which is not surprising because its red fruits are very decorative! As for the breeding of this variety not only lemons were chosen but assumedly also Lemon-Citron (Citru … As yet rather unregarded, the Red...
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