Is the citron tree actually an evergreen or a deciduous tree?

Citron is a plant in the Rutaceae family, Citrus genus. Its fruit looks like a pomelo, and its shape is oblong, ovate or nearly spherical. The rind is lemon-yellow when ripe, and the flesh inside is edible. So, is citron evergreen or deciduous?

1. Is citron evergreen or deciduous?

Citron is an evergreen shrub or small tree, about 3.5 m tall, with short hard thorns on the branches. The leaves are oblong or obovate-oblong, light green in color, and do not fall in winter.

2. Where does citron come from?

Citron comes from Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces and regions, and is also found in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, India and elsewhere. It likes light and a warm climate, and grows in fertile, moist and well-drained soil.

3. How much does a citron tree cost?

According to information provided by the Global Flower and Tree Network, the price information for citron trees is as follows:

1. Jiujiang Qianye Landscape Greening Nursery Stock Base in Jiangxi: a citron tree with a trunk diameter of 20 cm, height 6 cm and crown width 3 cm costs 1000 yuan/tree; a citron tree with a trunk diameter of 10 cm, height 5 cm and crown width 3 cm costs 300 yuan/tree; a citron tree with a trunk diameter of 8 cm costs 200 yuan/tree.

2. Fanda Greening Nursery in Yanguan Town, Haining City: a citron tree with a trunk diameter of 15 cm costs 2200 yuan/tree; 12 cm costs 1150 yuan/tree; 10 cm costs 680 yuan/tree; 8 cm costs 370 yuan/tree; 7 cm costs 260 yuan/tree; 5 cm costs 80 yuan/tree.

3. Jinhua Wanyuan Nursery Stock Base: a fully crowned citron tree with a trunk diameter of 5 cm costs 55 yuan/tree; 8 cm costs 360 yuan/tree; 10 cm costs 950 yuan/tree; 12 cm costs 1300 yuan/tree; 15 cm costs 2600 yuan/tree.