Swingle Citrumelo
Citrus paradisi × Citrus trifoliataThe Swingle Citrumelo is a rootstock released by the US Department of Agriculture in 1974 as Phytophthora and nematode resistant. It has reportedly got good compatibility with navel oranges, grapefruit and fingerlime. It may overgrow some oranges and Impe... Read More
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Specifications of Swingle Citrumelo
Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
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