Troyer Citrange
Citrus 'Troyer'
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Woodlanders has long led in offering citrus and citrus hybrids hardy well beyond the usual citrus belt, and the Troyer citrange is a classic of the kind. A cross of the Washington navel orange and the inedible but iron-hardy trifoliate orange, Poncirus trifoliata, the Troyer was raised in 1909 under the direction of the great citrus breeder Walter Swingle, and later named for A. M. Troyer of Fairhope, Alabama, where the tree first bore fruit, a nice southern footnote for a hardy citrus.
The Troyer grows as a vigorous, upright small tree with slender, thorny branches and semi-evergreen foliage, hung in season with fragrant white flowers and then with abundant, baseball-sized oranges. The fruit is too sharp to eat straight, but diluted and sweetened the juice makes a tasty, refreshing citrus ade, and the heavy crop is a conversation piece in a southern garden. Long valued as an understock for commercial citrus, the Troyer earns a place on merit of hardiness and looks alike.
In the garden, grow the Troyer in full sun and sharp, well-drained soil, in the ground through zones 8 and 9 or in a large container farther north. Give room for an upright, thorny tree, site the plant back from paths and seating, and place where the spring bloom and the bright autumn fruit can be enjoyed. A hardy, productive, good-looking citrus for the collector and the curious.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 8–9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 15–20 Feet · Spread 6–8 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Semi-Evergreen
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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