Hardy to 0°F, -18°C
"A hybrid known as Tatri, of seed acquired by Bill Chapman from Dr. Soost, then at U.C Riverside, is known to be C. taiwanica x P. trifoliata, and quite hardy. My seven in Franklin survived with only minor damage at one degree above zero, likewise one at Houston at five degrees above. Bill Chapman agrees the juice of this hybrid is sweeter with less of the objectionable flavor than any other 50% P. trifoliata hybrid. A recent re-test comparing Taitri#1 with Citemsweet (both were admittedly frost damaged to 23° F and only Taitri #1 had fully colored) found them quite close, indistinguishable to my taste. No positive or negative comments arose in a taste test in Houston on November 30, 1991. "[1] p. 14
Some seeds are zygotic.
This is a mild improvement, and not directly edible. It does have some trifoliate scent but mostly lemon fragrance from the Tiawanica and luckily the resin, funk and oils are not present like in regular trifoliate. Being deciduous it should be hardier much further north, probably hardier than other 50% hybrids that are not trifoliate.
Where can the Taitri be purchased.
ReplyDeleteIf you are in the US, join http://citrus.forumup.org/ and make a post requesting it. Usually people share seed or cuttings. Contact http://mckenzie-farms.com/ and ask Stan if he knows of a source. The very best tasting hardy citrus is Prague, Stan may have that plant for sale.
DeleteAs far as I can see, Prague doesn't have a description page yet. Are you planning on adding one? Is it this citrus?:
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Seems very promising 👍
Yes, Prague is an exciting plant. Satsuma fruit without bitterness, and extreme hardiness. There has been much controversy in the past as to its nature, so have not posted. It is a reluctant bearer. Sylvain has put up pictures, and it is also much discussed in the old Citrus Forum.
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