{"product_id":"flying-dragon","title":"Flying Dragon (Hardy Citrus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoncirus trifoliata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flying Dragon' produces small, aromatic citrus fruit that can be used for marmalade, preserves, and flavouring, where its bold tartness and unique citrus notes really shine. While not typically eaten fresh, it’s a fun option for those interested in experimenting with hardy citrus and homemade preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its edible potential, 'Flying Dragon' is valued for its exceptional cold hardiness (to around -20°C) and its important role as a dwarfing rootstock for citrus, helping keep grafted trees compact and more adaptable to cooler climates and container growing. It also makes a stunning ornamental, with dramatic twisted branches, strong thorns, and a naturally sculptural form, adding year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flying Dragon hardy orange, Contorted trifoliate orange, dwarf hardy citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit (processed, not fresh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late fall (October-November)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePoncirus trifoliata\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-grown size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-10' tall x 6-10' wide' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 5 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers attract pollinators and thorny branches provide shelter for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species from Northern China and Korea. Cultivar is a naturally occurring contorted selection of the species. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoteworthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely cold hardy for a citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot (Spring 2026 Preorder)","offer_id":52019817447725,"sku":null,"price":56.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/1959\/3005\/files\/NewAddition2.png?v=1777136914","url":"https:\/\/westcoastplants.ca\/products\/flying-dragon","provider":"West Coast Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}