(1/9) Close up of the Chinotto fruit split in half showing the flesh colour and seed to flesh ratio
(2/9) Chinotto Citrus fruit tree covered in fruit
(3/9) A magnificent Chinotto heavily cropping it's citrus fruit
(4/9) Ripe Chinotto fruit after being picked and held against the hand for size perspective
(5/9) A very heavy crop just forming on this Chinotto fruit tree even though it is only a few years old
(6/9) Chinotto is used in a very popular italian sparkling drink for it's unique flavour Staff at Daleys held the bottle infront of the Chinotto fruit tree
(7/9) Chinotto fruit are produced in abundance
(8/9) Leaf of the Chinotto
(9/9) Chinotto For Sale
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Chinotto
Citrus myrtifolia
The soft drink named for this citrus tree - 'Chinotto' is delicious with a unique flavour. It is well suited to this, as the taste of the flesh is bitter but the sweet citrus flavours develop with cooking. The rind is candied and added to Panettone, an I... Read Moretalian speciality, popular at Christmas celebrations. It is an attractive small tree with orange like fruits, well suited to container growing or small gardens.
Other Names: Myrtle-leaved orange tree, Chinotti
$27.00 ($17.75-$27.00 choose a size)
Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Arid (Dry)
Grown From Seedling
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Semi Dwarf (2/3 Normal Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5)
Fruiting/Harvest Months June, July, August
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