Thomasville – Very hardy citrangequat with versatile fruit
€33.76
Tax included
Thomasville est un citrangequat historique, hybride de citrange et de kumquat. Très intéressant pour les climats frais, il produit des fruits aromatiques utilisables à différents stades de maturité.
-15 °C — established, acclimatised plant, during a brief frost
Harvest
Autumn to winter
Fruit
Small to medium, elongated to oval
Seeds
Present
Juiciness
Good
Flavour
Tangy, then milder as it ripens
Uses
Cooking
Self-fertile
Yes
Vigour
Strong
Thorns
Present
About Thomasville
Thomasville is among the best known of the citrangequats. Raised by Walter T. Swingle, it brings together the hardiness of the citrange with certain qualities of the kumquat. The fruit can be used while still green as a substitute for lemon or lime, and grows milder as it ripens. It is a benchmark variety for anyone growing hardy citrus.
Thomasville or another variety?
Thomasville is hardier than most of the classic acidic citrus, and gives a fruit far more usable than that of many very hardy hybrids. To go further, see our Citrus hybrids category.
Frequently asked questions
What is a citrangequat?
A hybrid between a citrange and a kumquat.
Can the fruit be used green?
Yes, particularly as an acidic citrus in cooking.
Does the fruit sweeten?
Yes, the acidity drops as it ripens.
Why choose Thomasville?
For its excellent balance between hardiness and a genuinely usable fruit.
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