Lemon Drop Citrus
Citrus x fortunella 'Lemon Drop'
Pronunciation: SIT-rus
SKU #31000
| Description | Hybrid of a lemon and kumquat. Vigorous growing tree with white fragrant flowers. Fruit similar to a lemon. Entire fruit is edible. Excellent marmalade. Great in containers or in the garden. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Blooms | Spring through summer |
| Mature Size | 10-15' H x 6-8' W; easily kept smaller with light pruning. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Edible |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced once established. Overwinter indoors in harsh winter areas. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer as new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601