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Etrog Citron

Scientific Name: Citrus medica 'Etrog'

Also Known As

  • Citrus medica 'Ethrog'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-15'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Etrog Citron plant details

Etrog Citron is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Etrog Citron

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Etrog Citron

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Etrog' is one of the oldest known citrus plants going back to the beginning of western civilization. The plant is vigorous, free flowering and fruits year-round. The fruit at times will attain the size of a football reaching up to several pounds. It has a thick, aromatic rind which is often candied or made into a sour lemon pulp.

Gardening facts about Etrog Citron plant

How to Grow Etrog Citron

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-10'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-12'

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