Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis (Buddha's hand, Fingered Citron, Bushukan)

Botanical Information

FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus
Speciesmedica
Varietysarcodactylis
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-1) - 10
Temperature (°F)30 - 50
Height2.4m - 4.6m
Spread1.8m - 3.7m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionCitrus medica var. sarcodactylis is a shrub or small tree with long, irregular branches covered in thorns.
CultivationSandy well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.
PestsXylella a bacterial disease is a serious threat to many horticultures crops due to its virulence and wide range of species it can infect. It can infect more than 560 species with wide ranging symptoms including leaf scorch, yellowing and scorching, wilt, branch and twig dieback and plant death. These symptoms can be identical to other symptoms such as drought and weather stress. Infected plants show symptoms within a few years after planting.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatNortheastern India or China
Leaf DescriptionIts large, oblong leaves are pale green and grow to about 10-15 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionIts white flowers are tinted purplish from the outside and grow in fragrant clusters.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit has a thick peel and only a small amount of acidic flesh (if any) and is juiceless and sometimes seedless.

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