On Apr 13, 7:18 pm, Stewart Robert Hinsley
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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 withPoncirus?

Seems quite plausible.

"PoncirusTrifoliata and citrus are graft compatible. Commercially many
citrus varieties are grown onPoncirusrootstocks, 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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As owner and webmaster of the site quoted above, and long time citrus
grower, I can assure you that citrus can not be grafted or crossed
with pomegranite. Absolutely impossible, whatever the nursery says.
Most citrus sold in the UK will be imported plants grown on Poncirus
trifoliata rootstocks, or the Poncirus trifoliata x Citrus sinensis
hybrid known as 'Citrange'. Both rootstocks produce excellent results
for potted plants.
Remember that all citrus are difficult to grow indoors in centrally
heated houses. They need cool conditions over winter. Low humidity,
low natural light and high daytime room temperatures are frequently
fatal. Frost-free greenhouse or conservatory is ideal.