Swingle Citrumelo – Cold Hardy Citrus (Cross Between Seville Orange & Trifoliate Orange)

Swingle Citrumelo is a cross of grapefruit and trifoliate orange. Citrumelos have trifoliate leaves and look very much like grapefruit. They combine the cold hardiness of both parents are said to be more vigorous and in some cases hardier than either one. They combine the cold hardiness of both parents are said to be more vigorous than either one. Fully capable of growing in 7a and you can find mature trees at gardens in Raleigh, NC.