Citrus — Weikiwa
Citrus tangelo 'Weikiwa'
Citrus in tunnel house
The Weikiwa is a cross between a tangelo and grapefruit. It is also known as the Pink Tangelo or Lavender Gem. This fruit is popular due to the fruit being very similar to Grapefruit
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Fruit information
Maturity: January.
Fruit size: Similar size to grapefruit.
Fruit shape: Round, spherical - obovate.
Skin: Yellow, pink blushed. medium to thick rind.
Flesh colour: Pink.
Texture: Juicy and easily separates into 12 segments.
Flavour: Delicious and very juicy, sweet with grapefruit tangelo flavour.
Storage: Cold storage.
Storage period: Several weeks up to maximum 3.
Yield: Not vigorous but very productive.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Bushy.
Height: Approximately 15 feet.
Cultivation notes: Hybrid of unknown grapefruit and Sampson Tangelo.
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