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Blood orange: Sanguinello
On Apr 13, 7:18 pm, Stewart Robert Hinsley
wrote: 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 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 ) -- Stewart Robert Hinsley- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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. |
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