Citrange x Calamondin |
The most unusual feature of this fruit is the five-pointed calyx, which is much longer
than in any other citrus variety. Strange how the hybridisation has created
a novel feature not present in the parents! |
These hybrids were first produced around 1909 by crossing the Willets and Rusk citranges
with the round or oval kumquat. The best known varieties are called Sinton,
Telfair and Thomasville. I am growing this last variety, named after the town
of Thomasville in Georgia, USA where it grows happily outside the normal range
of citrus. |
This hybrid of three species, named 'Glen' has leaves of many shapes. All the leaves
in this picture were taken from a single plant. The fruit is small, orange
and sour. |
Hardy to about -8C |
Citrange x Kumquat |
Hardy to about -8C |
page created 6th October 2005 |
Poncirus x Grapefruit |
Similar to citranges, but generally with larger fruit. My plant originated from Val
Rahmeh in Menton in the south of France, but I don't know if it is a named variety.
A single fruit was produced in December 2007 - over 2" or around
6 cms in diameter, yellow and with a noticeable 'furry' feel to the peel. Extremely
bitter. |
Navel orange in the background is for colour comparison |
