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Bitter orange

Citrus x aurantium

Needs prep

See on the map (388 trees)

When to pick

In Lisbon, the season runs from January to March. It's at its best in February. (estimate)

How to pick

Very bitter raw, but great for marmalade.

Pick by hand or from the ground: don't climb trees, beat or break branches. Take only what you need and never enter private property.

Where to find bitter orange trees in Lisbon

388 bitter orange trees recorded by the City Council, by parish.