Citrange (Citroncirus webberi)

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

Citroncirus webberi is an evergreen Tree. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not 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. 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

The acid fruit can be used for drinks and marmalade. The fruit is 5 - 7cm in diameter. — The acid fruit can be used for drinks and marmalade.; The fruit is 5 - 7cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)