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Citron - Buddhas Hand

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Fruit Trees > Citrus Trees > Citron - Buddhas Hand
Buddha's hand are one of the oddities of the citrus family as unlike other well known citrus they're not eaten fresh. This fruit looks like an old shriveled hand with a thick uneven tightly adhered rind. Low on juice they can be acidic or sweet. Citrons a... Read More
Other Names: Citrus

$39.00 ($34.00-$39.00 choose a size)

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We previously had the most to buy in Apr and Aug. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Jan and Feb. Special Note: This plant is in the top 25% of plants customers are wanting to know about. It is very unlikely that you will be able to purchase this plant unless you click above to be notified when it is in stock again. Please expect a delay on this item as we notify those who have waited the longest .

Specifications of Citron - Buddhas Hand

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

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 Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months June, July, August, September, October

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Dolomite/Lime

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Medium

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Citron - Buddhas Hand Reviews & Tips

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Simone Clark
★★★★★ 5months ago

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Citron - Buddhas Hand

Love this fruit. I make jams, cordials and tea from it. So easy to grow in south east Qld. Grows faster than other citrus trees and doesn't need watering.

Melissa
★★★★★ 2y ago

REDCLIFFE, QLD, Australia

Citron - Buddhas Hand

I watched utube chat ( about turmeric, It was growing in abundance) a lady called Morag Gamble about the Buddha's hand... every part of the fruit is able to be eaten... mine is thriving. I cannot wait for it to fruit THANK YOU

Lizzy Loves Gardening
7y ago

Laurieton, NSW, Australia

Citron - Buddhas Hand

Another random fruit tree purchase...just cant help myself ;)) I always justify my new additions by planting in a very large pot and maintaining my dream of buying a farmlet... Anyhow, back to the 'Buddhas hand'. Its growing beautifully in the pot.

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Markmelb
★★★★★ 9y ago

MOUNT WAVERLEY, VIC, Australia

They look so gnarly like something from an Alien movie

Divesh
9y ago

Karnal, HARYA

Citron - Buddhas Hand

Citron buddhas lemon is very good for health.

WildBuna
★★★★★ 10y ago

BARELLAN POINT, QLD, Australia

Very strong citris smell and flavour. Great for cooking. No problems to grow.

delerium1
★★★ 15y ago

Eden Hill, WA, Australia

Just regrowing after being cut down really short!

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Farsideb
★★★ 15y ago

Como, NSW, Australia

This has always been a scabby looking tree, but has always produced wonderful fruit.  Have to keep up the white oil to it though because scale insects love it.

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