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 bitter taste. The juice extracted from ripe fruits is sweet. From a commercial point of view, the fruits are used for marmalades.

Old variety, cultivated in Tuscany since the 16th century. It is a plant of medium vigor, with beautiful leaves of an intense green. White, large and fragrant flowers. The medium-sized fruit is orange, 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 up to -7°C or even -10°C in protected spaces, such as unheated greenhouses.

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

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Height with pots included: approx. 50-60 cm
Pot diameter: 19cm