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    Buddha's Hand Citron

    Scientific Name: Citrus medica 'Fingered'

    Also Known As

    • Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
    • Citrus x medica 'Buddha's Hand'
    • Fingered Citron

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Buddha's Hand Citron plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddha's Hand Citron

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable, shrub or tree
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, unique, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddha's Hand Citron

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This cultivar of the citron is the most exotic and unusual container fruit we grow. The oldest known citrus in cultivation, it produces a large fruit with long protruding fingers and a thick rind. The fruit is nearly absent of pulp. The rind, however, is often candied and somewhat sweet. It makes the best, most fragrant lemon zest for all types of cooking.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    This unique variety bears striking fruit with ?fingers". The thick, intensely flavorful rind of this bright orange fruit is candied like orange peel or used as a delicious seasoning.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    The citrus with strange and wonderful fruit that does, indeed, look like ancient pictures of the hand of Buddha. A charming small tree, to only 6' tall or so, with shiny, slightly serrated leaves, purplish in new growth and somewhat lumpy and rumpled looking in maturity. From early spring onward, purple blushed buds open to white, scented flowers followed, in winter, by the singularly entertaining fruit. Though without pulp or juice, the abundant oils provide lots of citrus aroma, while the outer rind is wonderful for cooking or for candied peel. Loves sun, rich soil, and moisture. Hates cold, only tolerating low temperatures in the 30s °F, USDA zone 10. So grow outside in summer and bring indoors well before the first frost. And enjoy!

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Buddha's Hand Citron plant

    How to Grow Buddha's Hand Citron

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • 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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