Cold_hardy_citrus

Cold-hardy citrus

Cold-hardy citrus

Term describing citrus with increased frost tolerance


Cold-hardy citrus is citrus with increased frost tolerance and which may be cultivated far beyond traditional citrus growing regions. Citrus species and citrus hybrids typically described as cold-hardy generally display an ability to withstand wintertime temperatures below −5 to −10 °C (23 to 14 °F). Cold-hardy citrus may be generally accepted 'true' species (e.g. Satsuma mandarin, kumquat) or hybrids (e.g. citrange) involving various other citrus species. All citrus fruits are technically edible, though some have bitter flavors often regarded as unpleasant, and this variability is also seen in cold-hardy citrus fruits. Those listed as "inedible fresh" or "semi-edible" can (like all citrus) be cooked to make marmalade.

Ichang papeda, a citrus variety known for its cold tolerance

Varieties

Varieties of true citrus considered cold-hardy, ordered from most to least hardy:

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Interspecific hybrids

Interspecific hybrid varieties considered cold-hardy, ordered from most to least hardy:

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See also


References

  1. "Isolation of genes from cold acclimated Poncirus trifoliata and Citrus unshiu" (https://etd.auburn.edu/bitstream/handle/10415/737/ZHANG_CANKUI_23.pdf])
  2. Sauls, J. W., & Jackson, L. K. Cold-Hardy Citrus for North Florida. Document FC-36[permanent dead link]. University of Florida, IFAS Extension.
  3. Andersen, Peter C.; Ferguson, James J. "The Satsuma Mandarin". University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  4. "Cold Hardy Citrus and Hybrids". Limette (Newsletter Citrus Friends Europe) 8: 1–2.

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