Poncirus trifoliata - Garden lemons came from China. Among other citrus him apart durability at low temperature, which ranges up to
even -25C, which is not usual for citrus. Therefore, Poncirus t. used as a base for grafting other citrus fruits. Poncirus
characterized by extremely twisted branches with large thorns, which are especially in winter, when the leaves and
drops. It reaches a height of 4m. The fruit is somewhat different, and loptastiji the classic lemon that we meet in the store. The taste
is bitterer. Blossom in early April, and the fruit ripens in late November. Like other citrus fruits, and Poncirus favors plenty of sun.
Requires acidic soil. As noted above, much is resistant to cold, so it therefore through the winter and do not have to enter, but
throughout the year can stay out. If the outside over the winter, it is desirable to plant in the ground or bury the pot in order to
reduce the risk of freezing. It withstands pruning, suitable for bonsai. Propagation is by seed, when it is not necessary
grafting seedlings and cuttings.
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