Description
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prune as needed after flowering.
Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’
(Flying Dragon Hardy Orange)
| Size | Price |
| 5-GALLON | $49.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Flying Dragon’ is one of the most cold-hardy cultivars of orange trees. This tree’s parent plant is native to China and is in the Rutaceae (citrus) family. This shrub can grow 8 to 15 feet tall, rarely 20 feet, and 16-20 feet wide. This dense shrub has crooked branches covered in large downward curved spines. It blooms in spring with citrus-scented flowers that produce fuzzy fruits that are very sour.. ‘Flying Dragon’ can grow in sun to part shade in average well-drained soils. The fruits will reseed, so this plant is often grown in a container to prevent this. It can be used to form an impenetrable hedge also and adds winter interest.
Additional information
| Common Name | Flying Dragon Hardy Orange |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 8-20' |
| Width | 8-15' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Gold and green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Flower Color | white |
| Size | 5 gallon |
