Citron Seeds - Flowering Fruit Tree / Evergreen Shrub
Citrus medica
Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub / Flowering Tree
Height: 10-15 ft
Max Width: 12 ft
USDA Zone: 9-11 (unless grown indoors)
Light: Full Sun
Harvest: 3-5 years
Citron Seeds - Citron medica
$4.95Price
- Common Names = Citron / Etrog / Yellow Citron / Bumpy Lemon / Cedrat / Citrus Apple
- Fragrant flowering evergreen with yellow citrus fruit
- Used in culinary dishes, perfume, and home remedies
- Low maintenance; Almost no dormancy as plant blooms several times per year
- Known as "Etrog" and used during festivals for the Jewish holiday Sukkot
- Fruit has thick rind & faintly warted on the outside; High in Vitamin C and soluble fiber Pectin
- Citron fruit can grow to 10 lbs and doesn't fall from tree-- Pick fruit before fully mature to avoid branches breaking
- Leaves are glossy & green with a lemon scent
- Fruit is used to boost immune system, ease nausea, and has anti-inflammatory properties