Etrog Citron Tree – Ancient Citrus, Timeless Tradition
The Etrog Citron Tree is more than just a fruit tree. It’s a living piece of history, revered for thousands of years for its fragrance, symbolism, and unique beauty. With its large, bumpy yellow fruit and cultural importance, the Etrog is unlike any other citrus you can grow.
Whether you want a citrus tree with deep tradition or simply a striking and fragrant addition to your garden, the Etrog delivers.
This fruit is not used for any juice or edible purposes, so it can be grown in any climate.
This is a grafted tree.
Why This Tree Is Different
Most citrus trees are grown for juice or zest, but the Etrog carries meaning far beyond the kitchen.
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Fruit appearance: Large, elongated, bright yellow fruit with thick, aromatic rind
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Flavor profile: Intensely fragrant peel, less juice than lemons, prized for zest and preserves
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Historic significance: Used in Jewish tradition during Sukkot as the sacred “Etrog”
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Ornamental beauty: Glossy foliage, fragrant blossoms, and showy fruit that hangs like golden lanterns
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Cultural treasure: A citrus variety cherished for centuries across the Mediterranean and beyond
What It Does For You
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Connects you to tradition, the same fruit celebrated in Jewish culture for thousands of years
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Powers your kitchen, rind used in candies, liqueurs, and marmalades
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Brings fragrance and beauty, blossoms and fruit fill your garden with aroma and color
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Adds rarity, few citrus trees spark as much curiosity and admiration as the Etrog
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Provides living history, a tree that links your home garden to ancient tradition
The Story Behind It
The Etrog, or citron, is one of the oldest known citrus fruits. Believed to have originated in India, it spread to the Mediterranean thousands of years ago and became deeply embedded in cultural and religious traditions.
Its fruit is striking—large, thick-skinned, and aromatic—and is still grown today for both culinary and ceremonial use. In Jewish tradition, it is one of the Four Species used during the festival of Sukkot, making it a symbol of faith and continuity.
When you grow an Etrog Citron Tree, you are planting more than citrus. You are planting history, beauty, and tradition that has endured for millennia.
No Ordinary Citrus, No Ordinary Legacy
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Historic roots: one of the oldest cultivated citrus varieties
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Aromatic rind: prized for candying and flavoring
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Symbolic meaning: revered in religious and cultural traditions
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Backed by our Texas-grown guarantee
Who This Tree Is For
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Gardeners who want a citrus tree with unique fruit and history
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Families looking to connect to Jewish tradition and heritage
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Home cooks who want fragrant rind for specialty recipes
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Collectors who value rare and culturally significant plants
The Etrog Citron Tree is rare, symbolic, and unforgettable.
Once you see its golden fruit and smell its fragrance, you’ll know why it has been treasured for centuries.
Order Now & Grow a Citrus Legacy
The Etrog Citron Tree is more than a plant, it’s a tradition you can grow in your own backyard. Don’t wait another season to bring this historic citrus home.
