Clerkenwell, London. |
I picked a single flower bud and opened it, damaging it slightly in the process.
This flower then measured 4cms across. |
Click here for location details of these and other Poncirus trifoliata plants. |
This plant, about 2m. (6ft.) tall, is in the garden of the RSPB headquarters near
Sandy. Photos taken 15th April 2005. |
Page updated 12th November 2006 |
Eltham Palace, London. An English Heritage property, much of it dating from the 1930's, when it was owned by the Courtauld family. The Poncirus is an unusually tall, single-trunked specimen which I guess could have been planted at that time. It is leaning over at an angle and has growth only on one side. The tree has few spines - an indication of an old plant - but, in July, plenty of small, unripe fruits. Photographed July 2005. |
Sandy, Bedfordshire, England. |
Flowers still just closed, 25th April 2001. |
Although this shrub was not a very fruitful specimen, the fruits were notable for
their nobbly surface - somewhat reminiscent of the peel of the Thai Lime. Internally,
the fruits were also unusual, having very dry flesh and tiny seeds.
These were probably not fertile, although I have planted a few to see whether
any may germinate. |
If you visit Cannizaro Park, don't miss the olive tree grove in the Italian garden
at the bottom of the main lawn. Who said olives can't be grown in England? |