Review of Hardy Japanese Orange Plant-Poncirus-Outdoors or Bonsai

Although the pictures show a beautiful mature bonsai as well as some close ups of the foliage, it is important to know that these are small, pre-bonsai with narrow trunks.They will need to be pruned, trained, and given years to grow as would any plant that you wish to grow as bonsai.The plant I received had a nice woody stem.It was only about 10" high and had 6 branches off of it.What I love is the green thorns and light green leaves.It really is beautiful (I'm a thorn lover).I have kept it growning nicely in my bright west facing window through the winter (I brought it in from outside in October- before the leaves began to turn- and they have stayed green all year round.As a semi-tropical I think it would be ok outside all year in a protected area, but I like looking at in through the winter.It's about 18" high now and maturing nicely.No idea when it might flower.

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Product Description:
Hardy to - 22F below zero! Poncirus is native to China and Korea. It is a close relative of the orange citrus and the two are often grafted together. It can be prunned at any height. If left unprunned it can grow up to 30 ft in height. Fragrant white flowers appear in the spring, followed by abundant fruit. It is commonly used in conserves, marmalade and drinks. The narrow leaves turn buttermilk yellow in autumn contrasting with the distinct green stems.It is hardy in zones 5-9.The Hardy Japanese Orange also makes a fantastic bonsai!Proper name: Poncirus trifoliataThe starter plant you will receive is growing in a 3" pot.

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