In message , K
writes
Stewart Robert Hinsley writes
In message , PA
writes
Hi all,

I want to get a blood orange/sanguinello tree. Today I went to the nursery
and they mentioned to me that it is a orange grfted in a pomegranate tree.
Is this true or are we talking about different things?

PA


Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_orange

I'd very much doubt that one could graft an orange (Citrus, in
Rutaceae, in Sapnidales) on a pomegranate (Punica, in Lythracee, in
Myrtales); a sycamore would be more plausible.

Could they have got confused with Poncirus?

Seems quite plausible.

"Poncirus Trifoliata and citrus are graft compatible. Commercially many
citrus varieties are grown on Poncirus rootstocks, which provide
resistance to some diseases, increased cold-hardiness and high quality
fruit."
(URL:http://www.homecitrusgrowers.co.uk/p.../poncirus.html
)
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Stewart Robert Hinsley