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Flying Dragon Lemon

Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon'

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Overview

The Flying Dragon Lemon, or Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon', is a unique, hardy, dwarf citrus reaching around 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. Notable for its contorted branches and sharp thorns, this deciduous shrub boasts fragrant white blossoms and small, bitter fruits resembling lemons. Ideal for focal points or barriers in USDA zones 5-9, it requires full sun and well-drained soil, adding year-round interest with its peculiar structure.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Temperate
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — Ideal for focal points or barriers in USDA zones 5-9
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — dwarf citrus reaching around 4 to 6 feet tall and wideFlying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — commonly referred to as the Flying Dragon LemonFlying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — is a truly remarkable selection that adds an extraordinary twist to any landscape designFlying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — renowned for its unique and contorted branching pattern that offers visual interest throughout allFlying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — Its branches are adorned with formidableFlying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — it is compact enough to be incorporated into small garden spaces or used as a striking specimen+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — Ideal for focal points or barriers in USDA zones 5-9
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — dwarf citrus reaching around 4 to 6 feet tall and wide
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — commonly referred to as the Flying Dragon Lemon
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — is a truly remarkable selection that adds an extraordinary twist to any landscape design
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — renowned for its unique and contorted branching pattern that offers visual interest throughout all
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — Its branches are adorned with formidable
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — it is compact enough to be incorporated into small garden spaces or used as a striking specimen
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — Notable for its contorted branches and sharp thorns
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — it requires full sun and well-drained soil
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — This deciduous shrub is a hardy specimen
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — bitter fruits resembling lemons
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — adding year-round interest with its peculiar structure
Flying Dragon Lemon (Poncirus Trifoliata 'Flying Dragon') — hooked thorns that resemble the claws of a dragon
Photographs by 3 contributors

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