The listing, ~Flying Dragon Orange Poncirus Trifoliata. Seeds ~Rare~ has ended.
Flying Dragon or Trifoliate Orange Poncirus Trifoliata. ~Rare~
~Actual pictures of the mother tree, fruit and seedlings from last year that I planted myself.
~~Auction is for 5 seeds
Keep soil moist until they are a few inches high.. They like direct sunlight, and watering by setting pot in a container with water, and soaking up from the bottom. Mine lived through the winter in SC, outside.
Introduced to the U.S. from Japan in 1915. Highly prized in the Orient, where it has been cultivated for centuries. The dragon is used primarily as rootstock for other Citrus trees. It is also used for hybridization or breeding of other types of Citrus trees.
The contorted branches are mind boggling.
The branches and stem are thorny. Makes a great natural border for the yard, and can be trimmed for hedges.
This is excellent for bonsai as it is a slow grower.
Zones 6-10.
Requires full sun and a well draining soil.
The fruit can be used for flavoring and the skin can be candied.
PRICES POSTED ARE FROM A RANDOM NURSERY, SHOWING THE VALUE OF THIS TREE.
Flying Dragon Trifoliate Orange Size
1 of 3 inch pot Seedling - $12.00
8 of 3 inch pot Seedling - $64.00
1 of 4 inch pot Seedling - $13.00
1 of Quart Pot Seedling - $15.00
8 of Quart Pot Seedling - $80.00
1 of 3 gallon Seedling - $45.00
$12.00
S/H: $2.00 $12.00
S/H: $2.00
Plant Characteristics
Pest Resistance Excellent
Disease Resistance Excellent
Drought Tolerance Very Good
Heat Tolerance Very Good
Humidity Tolerance Excellent
Sun Tolerance Very Good
Wet Soil Tolerance Fair
Shade Tolerance Fair
No Spray Excellent
Salt Tolerance Fair
Fresh for Kids Poor
Deer Resistance Very Good
Thorns Yes
Plant Type Shrub
Soil Type Adaptable
Edible Type Fruit
Self Fertile Yes
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome