Citrumelo (Citroncirus)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Citroncirus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Very acid but it can be used in the ways that lemons are used. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Very acid but it can be used in the ways that lemons are used.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)