Flying Dragon is a dwarfing disease-resistant citrus rootstock of the species Citrus trifoliata (often known as Poncirus trifoliata) and naturally grows as a small spreading bush of around 2m - 4m. It is compatible with all citrus species, and particularly suitable for sweet orange cultivars.
Flying Dragon is a "small-flowered" form of Citrus trifoliata and citrus trees grafted on Flying Dragon rootstock typically reach only about 2.5m mature height, compared with a most orange or grapefruit species which will reach up to 6m on their own roots. It 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.
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.
Let me know when Flying Dragon citrus rootstocks are back in stock.
If you do not hear from us by March you can contact us to pre-order for next autumn.
These rootstocks are suitable for grafting your own citrus trees, and impart some cold-hardiness to the tree.
If you are in an area where winter temperatures fall below freezing we strongly recommend that you plant citrus rootstocks in a sheltered location. Even though they are cold-hardy, it is important to protect them and help them to get established, especially in the first winter after transplanting.
