Snow Dragon Variegated Flying Dragon Citrus

Snow Dragon Variegated Flying Dragon Citrus

A stunning variegated form of the beautiful and hardy Flying Dragon citrus. The variegated foliage looks particularly striking against the contorted branches and the curved thorns and branches often have an excellent striped variegation to them. Flying Dragon is notoriously a slow grower and the Snow Dragon is no exception. Snow Dragon is also seemingly just as cold hardy, to at least 0° F, making this a stunning ornamental all the way down to zone 6.

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Latin Name: Poncirus trifoliata ‘Snow Dragon’
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Self-rooted.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Hardy to about -20° F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 2-3 ft.
Taste: Lemon-like
Fruit Skin: Greenish yellow
Fruit Flesh: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Late fall
Yield: 20-30 lbs
Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct).
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully! We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
USDA Zone: 5-10