Citrus
Citrus · also Egyptian lime, Finger-lime, Indian lime
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Citrus trees and shrubs are known for their fragrant flowers and edible fruits, which come in a wide range of appearances and flavors. They make delightful additions to urban landscapes, offering moderate shade and vibrant evergreen foliage. Generally low-maintenance, these plants thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 7659.4%——
- 4030.03%——
- 1400.10%—3.0 in
- 440.03%4.8 yr1.9 in
- 370.14%—5.0 in
- 210.01%—3.1 in
- 100.00%—13 in
- 50.00%——
- 30.00%—2.9 in
- 20.00%——
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 10–15 ft
- Canopy spread
- 5–10 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 3.0 in, mean 4.6 in, 90th percentile 8.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests
- East Deccan dry-evergreen forests
- North Deccan dry deciduous forests
- South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests
- Southeast Indochina dry evergreen forests
- Southern Vietnam lowland dry forests
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- South China Sea Islands
- South China-Vietnam subtropical evergreen forests
Other Citrus in the catalogue
12 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
