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Swingle Citrumelo

Citrus paradisi × Citrus trifoliata
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The 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)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA

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