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Poncirus trifoliata
Trifoliate orange
Synonym(s): Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.
Family: Rutaceae
Duration and Habit: Perennial shrub
Photographer: John D. Byrd
Source: Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org
Description
Trifoliate orange is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows from 8-30 ft. (2.4-9.1 m) in height. The leaves are alternate, compound (trifoliate), up to 2 in. (5.1 cm) long and have a winged petiole. The twigs are green with stout, 1 in. (2.5 cm) long thorns. The bark is conspicuously green-striped. Spring flowers are white, 5-petaled, 1-2 in. (2.5-5.1 cm) in diameter and showy. Fruit is a 1.5-2 in. (3.8-5.1 cm) diameter, dull yellow, sticky orange (berry).
Native Lookalikes: Currently no information available here yet, or there are no native Texas species that could be confused with Trifoliate orange.
Ecological Threat: Trifoliate orange invades woodlands, forest edges, fence rows and urban green spaces.
Biology & Spread:
History:
U.S. Habitat: woodlands, forest edges, fence rows and urban green spaces.
Distribution
U.S. Nativity: Introduced
Native Origin:
U.S. Present: AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Distribution in Texas:
Mapping
Invaders of Texas Map: Poncirus trifoliata
EDDMapS: Poncirus trifoliata
USDA Plants Texas County Map: Poncirus trifoliata
Invaders of Texas Observations
List All Observations of Poncirus trifoliata reported by Citizen Scientists
Native Alternatives
Management
USE PESTICIDES WISELY: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE PESTICIDE LABEL CAREFULLY, FOLLOW ALL MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WEAR ALL RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR AND CLOTHING. CONTACT YOUR STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL PESTICIDE USE REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS. MENTION OF PESTICIDE PRODUCTS ON THIS WEB SITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT OF ANY MATERIAL.Text References
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Bugwood Network.
Online Resources
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