The
citrange (
Citrus sinensis x Poncirus trifoliata) is a hybrid of the
sweet orangeAn orange—specifically, the sweet orange—is the citrus Citrus ×sinensis and its fruit. The orange is a hybrid of ancient cultivated origin, possibly between pomelo and tangerine...
and the
trifoliate orangeTrifoliate Orange is a member of the family Rutaceae, closely related to Citrus, and sometimes included in that genus, being sufficiently closely related to allow it to be used as a rootstock for Citrus. It differs from Citrus in having deciduous, compound leaves, and pubescent fruit...
. The purpose of this cross was to attempt to create a cold-hardy citrus tree with delicious fruit. However, most citranges are generally bitter.
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The
citrange (
Citrus sinensis x Poncirus trifoliata) is a hybrid of the
sweet orangeAn orange—specifically, the sweet orange—is the citrus Citrus ×sinensis and its fruit. The orange is a hybrid of ancient cultivated origin, possibly between pomelo and tangerine...
and the
trifoliate orangeTrifoliate Orange is a member of the family Rutaceae, closely related to Citrus, and sometimes included in that genus, being sufficiently closely related to allow it to be used as a rootstock for Citrus. It differs from Citrus in having deciduous, compound leaves, and pubescent fruit...
. The purpose of this cross was to attempt to create a cold-hardy citrus tree with delicious fruit. However, most citranges are generally bitter.