Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Citrus

Species:

Citrus × aurantium f. aurantium

USDA Symbol:

CITA

Growth Characteristics

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds should be planted fresh as viability decreases rapidly with drying. Warm temperatures around 25-30°C promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI