DESCRIPTION
Citrumelo Swingle x Orange (Poncirus trifoliata x Citrus sinensis) x Citrus sinensis) is one of the most cold tollerant Citrus we have in our greenhouse.
ORIGIN
We still don’t know its origin.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant has a high posture, very vigorous, with long and thorny branches.
-Leaves: Leaves are trilobate (typical of the Poncirus trifoliata) and dark-green in colour.
FRUIT
–Shape: Fruit is round-shaped, and presents hair on the skin.
-Taste: It tastes bitter/acid, and it can be seedy inside.
-Colour: Orange to deep orange depending on the harvesting time.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Citrumelo Swingle x Orange starts to ripen from November to January about.
It usually blooms during Spring Time.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: due to its sticky juice, and the hairy skin is not usable in the kitchen
-Ornamental: high ornamental value, because of its cold tollerance and its tendency to produce fruits.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -12°C.
This variety needs to be grown like a classic Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to grow citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!
