| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Rough skinned, 2.5 inch round to oval, yellow to orange-yellow, containing numerous small seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: White, tinged purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Shade Tree Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Is it a lemon? by Toni | May 26, 2014 6:20 PM | 2 |
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