Wheeney
Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulata
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
A hybrid between pummelo and mandarin. It grows 5-6 m high but can be 12 m high. The young stems have short supple thorns. The leaves are larger than orange and smaller than pummelo. They are 7-15 cm long and oval but not pointed. The fruit are between a pummelo and an orange in size. They are round and can be 10-15 cm wide. They are smooth and pale yellow.
Where it is found
It can stand colder temperatures than pummelo or grapefruit. It can tolerate brief periods down to -4°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten and used for drinks and marmalade.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It tends to bear fruit every second year.