{"product_id":"nasiona-poncyrii-trojlistkowej-citrus-trifoliata","title":"Trifoliate Poncirus Seeds - Citrus Trifoliata","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCitrus trifoliata\u003c\/strong\u003e – Trifoliate Orange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCitrus trifoliata\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eTrifoliate Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a unique member of the rue family, notable for its exceptional frost resistance rarely seen in citrus plants. It naturally occurs mainly in China, where it inhabits thickets and semi-natural areas. Thanks to its outstanding tolerance to low temperatures, it allows citrus cultivation in a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003etemperate climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, surviving temperatures as low as \u003cstrong\u003e-23°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (USDA zone 5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth Characteristics and Morphology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Trifoliate Orange grows as a small tree or shrub reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e in its natural habitat. In European conditions, it usually grows to \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing a characteristic spreading crown composed of several equal trunks. Young plants grow quickly, producing strong, green shoots covered with \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ehard, stiff thorns\u003c\/strong\u003e that give the plant an exotic appearance and serve as natural protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves have a typical structure for this group of plants – they are \u003cstrong\u003ealternate\u003c\/strong\u003e and deciduous, composed of three (rarely five) oval or elliptical leaflets measuring \u003cstrong\u003e3-6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. The leaf margins are serrated, and the entire leaf emits a strong citrus aroma, confirming the plant’s botanical affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eSpring flowering is one of the most attractive phases in the development cycle of the trifoliate orange. \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e cover the terminal parts of the shoots, creating a spectacular visual effect. Each flower consists of five widely spread petals and has a very pleasant fragrance. The flower structure is complex – they contain numerous stamens (from \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 60\u003c\/strong\u003e), and the upper, hairy ovary is divided into \u003cstrong\u003e6-8 chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe fruits resemble small, fuzzy mandarins about \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter with yellow-green skin and an intense aroma. Although technically edible, they have a resinous, bitter note that limits their raw consumption. However, they are used as raw material for making marmalades and lemonades. Fruits set in early summer and ripen on the plant, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eadding ornamental value until the first frosts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eUses in Gardening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Trifoliate Orange is widely used both as an ornamental and functional plant. Thanks to its numerous thorns, it is ideal for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003enatural protective hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e, effectively deterring unwanted visitors. In professional cultivation, it is valued as a \u003cstrong\u003erootstock for grafting\u003c\/strong\u003e other citrus varieties, enabling the creation of cold-resistant hybrids such as citrange (a hybrid with orange) and citrumelo (a hybrid with kumquat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAs one of the hardiest citrus plants, the trifoliate orange can be successfully grown outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003ecooler regions of Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. It prefers \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003efertile, well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and sunny locations, ideally sheltered from the wind. From early spring to late summer, it requires regular feeding with organic and mineral fertilizers to support vigorous growth of new shoots, which eventually become woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIts seasonal decorative qualities make the trifoliate orange attractive year-round – enlivening spaces with white flowers in spring and bright yellow fruits in autumn, which become a striking landscape feature. In Chinese tradition, the plant was used not only ornamentally but also as a source of natural aromas and for medicinal purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52679759757640,"sku":"F600-44893","price":11.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52679759790408,"sku":"F600-44894","price":22.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52679759823176,"sku":"F600-44895","price":99.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52679759855944,"sku":"F600-44896","price":175.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/787.jpg?v=1770321223","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-poncyrii-trojlistkowej-citrus-trifoliata","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}