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Castello Lemon Citron (Citrus limonimedica)

DESCRIPTION
Castello lemon Citron (Citrus limonimedica) is considered to be a hybrid between a Lemon and a Citron.

ORIGIN

We don’t really know its real origin.
But we know it’s been highly grown in Florence from the “Medici family” hundreds of years ago.
We still have ancient plants in florentine gardens collections.

PLANT

-Tree features: Plant is medium in vigour, with a little bit thorny branches.
-Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate, bright green in colour.

FRUIT

-Shape: Fruit is an exact mixture between a Lemon and a Citron, in shape and size.
It also is a little bit wrinckled on the skin.
-Flavour: It tastes like a lemon. However skin is bigger and resembles those of a Citron.
-Colour: It’s light yellow in colour to yellow depending on the harvesting time.
Pulp is light yellow.

SEASON OF RIPENESS

Season of ripeness: It starts to ripen from November to February/march according to climate conditions.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring. Sometimes flowers can be seen in other periods of the year.

HOW TO USE IT

-In the Kitchen: Castello Lemon Citron can be used zested or candied because of its great skin, or simply squeezed just like a lemon.
-Ornamental: it’s a beautiful ornamental plants for its fruit shape, and its historical importance.

COLD RESISTENCE

According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -8°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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