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Variegated Bizzarria Orange (Citrus aurantium foliis variegatis)

DESCRIPTION
Variegated Bizzarria Orange (Citrus aurantium) is one of the most strange, particular and traditional Citrus variety of our collection.

ORIGIN

We still don’t know its origin exactly.
We do know it’s a very ancient variety, discovered by Pietro Nati, a botanist .
It’s been then re-discovered by Galeotti, of Castello Gardens in Florence.

PLANT

-Tree features: Plant is very particular in shape. It can produce bitter orange, lemons and mixed branches on the same plant! 

-Leaves: Leaves are typically lanceolate, to round shaped, to twist shaped. In this case, as the name suggest, they are exceptionally variegated 

FRUIT

-Shape: Fruits can be: Bitter oranges, lemons and mixed ones.
The prevalent character is the bitter orange one!
-Flavour: It tastes like a classic bitter orange.
-Colour: It can be yellow to orange to greeny orange.

SEASON OF RIPENESS

Season of ripeness: It starts to ripen from September to February depending on flowering time.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time. Flowers can be white to purplish.

HOW TO USE IT

-In the Kitchen: Variegated Bizzarria Orange can be highly used in the kitchen, just like any other bitter orange.
You can zest the skin, squeeze the juice to make different kind of recipes.

Marmalades, liquors, desserts are great choices to use it.
-Ornamental: For its unique shape, it’s one of the best ornamental Citrus we know

COLD RESISTENCE

According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -10°C.

This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.

If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube

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Important Information Before Purchasing
  • Shipping times
    Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
    During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
    However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
    If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs.

  • Possible variations in shape and size
    Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages.

  • Care and cultivation practices
    We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
    Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors.

  • Seasonal variations
    The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.

Thank you for your understanding and trust!

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