hardy orange
Citrus trifoliata
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size8 to 20 feet tall6 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Hardy orange (Citrus trifoliata) is a shrub for borders and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is fragrant and drought tolerant, and birds visit it. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it room, since it can reach 20 feet tall.
Pairs well with Viburnum, Briar rose, and Feather reed grass.