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Posted 11/07/2022 in Shrub

Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon'

Noted for its unique contorted thorny stems, Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon' features white spring flowers that give way to yellow-orange fruit. Three-lobed leaves emerge yellow, turn glossy dark green in the summer, before fading on yellow in the autumn. 'Flying Dog' is synonymous and also sold buy the name 'Monstrosa'.

Post Details

Latin Name
Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon'
Common Name
Hardy Orange
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-6 ft
Spread
3-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Noted for its unique contorted thorny stems, Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon' features white spring flowers that give way to yellow-orange fruit. Three-lobed leaves emerge yellow, turn glossy dark green in the summer, before fading on yellow in the autumn. 'Flying Dog' is synonymous and also sold buy the name 'Monstrosa'.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! Prune after flowering. Best in well-drained soil in full sun.

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