Citrus aurantium canaliculata (bitter orange, Citrus striata)

Citrus aurantium canaliculata or bitter orange - striped fruits, with an unusual appearance, very decorative, with a sweet-sour or slightly bitter taste. The juice extracted from ripe fruits is sweet. Commercially, the fruits are used for marmalades.

An old variety, cultivated in Tuscany since the 16th century. It is a plant of medium vigor, with beautiful dark green leaves. Large, white, and fragrant flowers. The medium-sized fruit is orange and striped. Due to the abundance and uniqueness of its fruits, it is a very interesting variety from an ornamental point of view.

The plant was discovered in the gardens of the Medici family.

Other known names: bitter orange, Sour Orange, Arancio Amaro Scannellato, Citrus sinensis canaliculata (incorrect), Arancio Amaro Scannellato

It withstands down to -7°C or even -10°C in sheltered places, such as unheated greenhouses.

Note: There is a possibility that ripe fruits may fall during transport. Fruits may be at various stages of development, depending on the season.

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Height including pot: approx. 60 cm
Pot diameter: 22 cm