Citrus medica
Citron, Buddha's hand, Fingered citron, Sweet lime, Bush ukan, Cheu yuan, Citron oil plant, Cedrat
Citrus Citrus
C. medica - C. medica is an evergreen shrub with spiny stems and dark-green ovate leaves. During spring to autumn, it bears clusters of fragrant, white flowers, followed by lenmon-like fruits.
Citrus medica is: Evergreen
Flowers fragrant in spring and lemons have a citrus scent.
Upright, Rounded to broadly spreading
White in Spring; White in Summer; White in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus medica (Citron) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Add to salads, Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean
Plant outdoors in full sun in frost-free areas with a well-drained, neutral or acidic soil. Or plant inside in loam-based potting compost in full light.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Citrus medica
Citron, Buddha's hand, Fingered citron, Sweet lime, Bush ukan, Cheu yuan, Citron oil plant, Cedrat
Citrus Citrus
C. medica - C. medica is an evergreen shrub with spiny stems and dark-green ovate leaves. During spring to autumn, it bears clusters of fragrant, white flowers, followed by lenmon-like fruits.
Evergreen
Flowers fragrant in spring and lemons have a citrus scent.
Upright, Rounded to broadly spreading
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White in Spring; White in Summer; White in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus medica (Citron) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Add to salads, Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean
Plant outdoors in full sun in frost-free areas with a well-drained, neutral or acidic soil. Or plant inside in loam-based potting compost in full light.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 9
Citrus medica (Citron)
Prodiplosis longifila
Insect
Absent
3
5
Polyphagous gall midge present in the Americas; where it causes damage to outdoor and glasshouse crops. Europe-wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Citrus medica (Citron)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Citrus medica (Citron)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa (all other strains and subspecies)
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range and many sub-species and strains; including those that could thrive in cooler climates; showing different levels of pathogenicity. Although EU regulated; there is some concern about the risk of introduction. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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