Etrog buddha's hand
Citrus medica 'Etrog'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size4 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Etrog' buddha's hand (Citrus medica 'Etrog') is a fruit for the food garden. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. White to cream flowers open in early to late summer and smell sweet. The lemon-like fruits have a thick peel.
Pairs well with Hass avocado, Sichuan pepper, Lemon grass, and Angelonia.