Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulata

Description

A hybrid between pummelo and mandarin. It grows 5-6 m high but can be 12 m high. The young stems have short supple thorns. The leaves are larger than orange and smaller than pummelo. They are 7-15 cm long and oval but not pointed. The fruit are between a pummelo and an orange in size. They are round and can be 10-15 cm wide. They are smooth and pale yellow.

Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten fresh, used for drinks, and made into marmalade.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten and used for drinks and marmalade.

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Distribution

It can stand colder temperatures than pummelo or grapefruit. It can tolerate brief periods down to -4°C.

Where It Grows

New Zealand,

Production

It tends to bear fruit every second year.

References (1)

• Lyle, S., 2006, Discovering fruit and nuts. Land Links. p 131

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