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Citrumelo 'Swingle'

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Family

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

By grafting

By budding

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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York, SC (Zone 8a) | August 2013 | neutral

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