Flying Dragon citrus rootstocks

Citrus trifoliata

Flying Dragon is a dwarfing disease-resistant citrus rootstock, compatible with all citrus species, and particularly suitable for sweet orange cultivars.

It is a "small-flowered" form of Citrus trifoliata and citrus trees grafted on Flying Dragon rootstock typically reach about 2.5m mature height - or less. This is the most dwarfing citrus rootstock currently available.

Flying Dragon rootstock is very cold-hardy, down to -20C, and also imparts some additional cold-hardiness to the scion variety.

It is tolerant of damp soils over winter.

These rootstocks are bio-certified, and raised from seed. The rootstocks are naturally thorny, but this does not affect the scion variety.

Prices are per rootstock, contact us for a discount for larger quantities. The 1-year plants are about 35cm.

Flying Dragon organic citrus rootstocks for sale

Rootstocks are usually 8-10mm grade, the best size for grafting. Please order by January for delivery in February - March. If you wish to order a large number of rootstocks please contact us.

1Flying Dragon 30-50cm rootstocks (each) 7.95€
2Flying Dragon 2-year rootstocks (each) 12.95€

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History

The species Citrus trifoliata is also often known as Poncirus trifoliata. This citrus species grows as a small spreading bush of around 2m - 4m (compared with a most oranges or grapefruits which willi reach up to 6m on their own roots).

Flying Dragon characteristics

Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 6 (-23C)

More about citrus rootstocks

These rootstocks are suitable for grafting your own citrus trees, and impart some cold-hardiness to the tree.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.

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