Variegated Macrophylla or Alemow (Citrus macrophylla)
DESCRIPTION
Variegated Macrophylla or Alemow (Citrus macrophylla) is one of the most cold resistent and highly ornamental valued Citrus in our collection.
PLANT
-Tree features: Compact and spherical in shape, with short and thorny branches.
-Leaves: Little, variegated in colour, lanceolate to bilobate leaves can be found.
FRUIT
–Shape: Round to slightly oval in shape.
-Taste: It tastes bitter/acid.
Seeds can be found inside.
-Colour: Different colours (green, yellow and dark-green) can be seen when not copletely ripened.
Then it becomes light yellow.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Variegated Macrophylla is a 4 season variety. It can produce fruits in different seasons of the year.
It usually blooms during Spring, but flowers can be found in Summer and Autumn also.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: You can squeeze it like a classic lemon.
-Ornamental: its ornamental value is impressing. It’s a generous, coloured and compact plant.
Also it’s so resistent to cold.
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 grown 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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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!