Poncirus trifoliata

A handsome and unusual plant native to parts of China and Korea, Poncirus trifoliata is self-fertile and has lovely, fragrant white flowers in late spring. These eye-catching flowers are followed by bright-lemon or orange coloured, satsuma sized fruits in late summer and autumn.

These fruit have a somewhat bitter flavour, but can be used to make an interesting marmalade! The leaves are narrow and dark green in spring and summer before turning butter-yellow in autumn, which contrasts nicely against the distinct green, thorny stems.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow - moderate.
• Habit: Small, densely branching tree once established.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Notes: Poncirus trifoliata requires a warm, sunny position to fruit reliably and is superb when planted against a south facing wall.