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we have an ornamental citrus tree in our garden that seeded from atree next door. That was almost 15 years ago and the neighbor and tree are gone. I remember my neighbor telling me that this tree was called the "The Thorns of Jesus". It has sharp ,long th

maggi

By Maggi

United States

flying dragon citrus?




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Perhaps it is Poncirus trfoliata Bitter Orange.. That has massive thorns almost replace leaves.

7 Dec, 2008

 

Yes, I would agree. There also is a rare contorted form of this that I once got for a customer of mine. I am slowly seeding the possibility that I should continue taking care of it.

It would be a superb Bonsai. My supplications are very heart felt. This tree should be MINE!

Your bitter orange, if that is correct is a mere oddity. No fruit to speak of, and is just a thorny son of a gun.

8 Dec, 2008

How do I say thanks?

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