US 119 – Hardy hybrid with fruit close to a small orange
€36.93
Tax included
US 119 est un hybride complexe associant pamplemoussier Duncan, Poncirus trifoliata et orange douce Succory. Il est recherché pour combiner une bonne résistance au froid avec des fruits comestibles proches d’une petite orange.
-12 °C — established, acclimatised plant, during a brief frost
Harvest
Autumn to early winter
Fruit
Looks much like a small orange
Seeds
Few to variable
Juiciness
High
Flavour
Orange and grapefruit, with a possible grassy note from the Poncirus
Uses
Fresh fruit, juice, preserves
Self-fertile
Yes
Vigour
Moderate to strong
Thorns
Present
About US 119
US 119 is a hybrid of particular interest to collectors of hardy citrus. Its Poncirus ancestry brings the cold resistance, while the two Citrus parents markedly improve fruit quality over the first-generation hybrids. Depending on conditions and on how ripe the fruit is, a light grassy note recalling Poncirus can nonetheless remain.
Our observations at the nursery
At the nursery, US 119 comes to maturity in December. We observe a tendency for the fruit to split, something to keep in mind through the ripening period.
US 119 or another variety?
US 119 aims at a compromise between hardiness and fruit quality. It is generally far more pleasant to eat than a Poncirus, or than some of the first-generation hybrids. To go further, see our Citrus hybrids category.
Frequently asked questions
What is the parentage of US 119?
Duncan grapefruit × Poncirus trifoliata, then crossed with the Succory sweet orange.
Is the fruit edible?
Yes, and that is precisely one of the attractions of this hybrid.
Does it taste of Poncirus?
A grassy note can come through, particularly at certain stages of ripeness.
Is it very hardy?
It is generally placed among the hardy hybrids, at around -12 to -14 °C as an indication.
How hardy is it exactly?
Our reference figure for US 119 is -12 °C, as an indication, for an established plant that is well settled and has hardened off properly.
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