{"product_id":"bitter-orange-organic-seeds-poncirus-trifoliata","title":"Bitter Orange Organic Seeds (Poncirus trifoliata)(3.20 gms 20 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own trees.  Its easy!   These seeds need moist stratification before they will germinate, but we have already done that for you.  These seeds are ready to plant immediately.  We recommend you place seeds in the refridgerator when they arrive to 'reset' them and leave them there until you are ready to plant. Which should be as soon as possible.  DO NOT LET THEM DRY OUT.  DRY=DIE.  We include a detailed instruction sheet on handling these seeds and growing your own Bitter Orange trees.Small tree hardy to zone 6 with twisted thorny branches that give it the name Flying Dragon.. Produces masses of lovely white fragrant flowers in early to mid spring that are followed by bright orange citrus fruits which are very aromatic and give the tree an attractive interest.  The fruits are bitter but can be used in making marmalade and the juice can be used like lemons.  The fruits are also strongly medicinal.  Very easy to grow from seed makes an attractive small tree, and takes well to being potted.  It can also be grown as a protective hedge as nothing will get through the vicious thorns it produces but wildlife love it.  Pollinators and butterflies flock to the flowers and its a major host Giant Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.  Birds love to build their nests there for the protection it offers. Wildlife don't eat it.Needs full sun in cooler zones some shade in warmer ones and takes little care once established although a little pruning can make it look more attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuviplasttradeinvestments","offers":[{"title":"3.20 gms 20 Seeds","offer_id":55286943187235,"sku":"3UOZXM0","price":12.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0804\/7651\/files\/db0924b950b6b144c3e45ddfb10fa72a36d28f411a996d52ae6b4dc78a7481b4.webp?v=1782715286","url":"https:\/\/nuviplasttradeinvestments.com\/products\/bitter-orange-organic-seeds-poncirus-trifoliata","provider":"Nuviplasttradeinvestments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}