Citrus bergamia is also known as orange bergamot, or simply bergamot. It is a small evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae familly. This Citrus is well-known for its strong and pleasant scent, that is used in the perfume industry, and is part of the bergamot flavored teas.
The bergamot tree is not a very hardy citrus, and will be best grown in USDA zones 10a and warmer. It may be grown in very sheltered places in USDA zones 9b.
The bergamot tree has an evergreen and a relatively light-green foliage, close to the one of the lemon tree. (Citrus limon)
Flowers of bergamot are white and strongly perfumed.
The bergamot, or orange bergamot, is a citrus fruit that looks like a slightly flattened and small lemon. Its skin is yellow to orange-yellow. The bergamot is seldom eaten raw, but is rather candied or processed to get the essential oils it contains.
Citrus bergamia requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The bergamot tree needs a well-drained and fertile ground. It dislikes alcaline soils.
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Category - tree, shrub
Dimensions
Height 5.00 m
Width 4.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -4.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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