Flying Dragon Bitter Orange
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Flying Dragon Bitter Orange

Flying Dragon Bitter Orange

$103.00
$103.00
$103.00
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Poncirus trifoliata

 

Flying Dragon Bitter Orange captivates with its extraordinary sculptural form—twisted, claw-like thorns and undulating branches create a striking silhouette that remains visually compelling even during dormancy. This Trifoliate Orange variety produces small, bumpy fruit and distinctive three-lobed leaves, delivering the dramatic presence its name suggests. Thriving in USDA zones 5–9, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and matures to approximately 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The plant's inherent thorniness makes it an excellent defensive barrier while serving equally well as a focal point specimen, bonsai candidate, or container plant. With minimal maintenance demands and year-round visual interest, it offers discerning gardeners an uncommon choice for distinctive landscape character.

Deciduous
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Flowering
Full Sun
Good Fall Color
Hummingbird Attracting
Partial Shade
Hardiness Map
Mature Height: 8'
Mature Width: 6'
Flower Season: Spring
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
-20 to -10
5
-28.9 to -23.3
-10 to 0
6
-23.3 to -17.8
0 to 10
7
-17.8 to -12.2
10 to 20
8
-12.2 to -6.7
20 to 30
9
-6.7 to -1.1
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