Citrangequat

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The citrangequat ( Citrus × georgiana) is a citrus hybrid of a citrange and a kumquat, developed by Walter Swingle at Eustis, Florida, in 1909. Citrangequats are bitter in taste, but are considered edible by some at the peak of their maturity. Three named exist:

• 'Sinton' – Nagami kumquat ( Fortunella margarita) x Rusk citrange; named for the city of Sinton, Texas
• 'Telfair' – Nagami kumquat x Willits citrange; named for Telfair County, Georgia
• 'Thomasville' – most common citrangequat; named for the city of Thomasville, Georgia. 'Thomasville' is considered the most cold-hardy edible citrus variety. It can tolerate temperatures down to −15 °C (5 °F). Cold Hardy Citrus and Hybrids. Limette (Newsletter Citrus Friends Europe) 8: 1–2.