Citrus ichangensis
Known as the
Ichang lemon,
citrus ichangensis is a slow-growing species with the characteristic
lemon-scented foliage and
flowers of the lemon family. Its main claim to fame is its unusual hardiness. With the exception of
poncirus trifoliata (which is not generally regarded as a true
citrus), it is the hardiest of the citrus family, tolerating both moderate frost and damp conditions. For this reason, it is perhaps the only species of true citrus which can be reliably grown outside in temperate areas of
Europe and the
United States.