Citrumelo 'Dallas' (Trifoliate x Grapefruit) Bob McCartney selected by Michael Dirr

selected by Michael Dirr

tucked near back steps where the tart juice went into jelly and syrup

Then the plant does the trick that made the selection famous

American gardeners owe the plant to the Arnold Arboretum

and epimediums make natural companions

Citrumelo 'Dallas' (Trifoliate x Grapefruit) Bob McCartney selected by Michael DirrSourced originally from the noted citrus enthusiast Tom McClendon, Citrumelo 'Dallas' is a cold hardy hybrid between the rugged trifoliate orange, Poncirus trifoliata, and a grapefruit. From that unlikely pairing comes a vigorous small tree that carries the trifoliate's toughness and a good measure of grapefruit character in the fruit. The fruits are large and round, with a thick, textured rind and strikingly big seeds, and the flavor is bold, tart,