#247
Seedling of:
"Joey (Gainesville)"
"Joey (Gainesville)"
Germinated:
2022-12-17
2022-12-17
Seed parent is believed to be the "Joey" cultivar, and is growing in Gainesville, FL.
This tree does not have any grafts on it.
This tree has not yet been successfully cloned
All updates:
(July 8, 2026) In Ground 1 month -- I planted the now 7 ft+ tall tree in the ground about a month ago. We will see how it does. Initially, there was some shock, but it's pushing out new growth now. It flowered again this year, but I did not get around to pollinating it. I planted it outside with my citrus that have survived 2 winters unprotected. I hope the tree will do the same.
(May 16, 2025) Post flowering update -- About 5+ feet tall, sadly no fruit stuck on the tree.
(January 26, 2025) Buds -- The tree is doing great, however it seems to be budding and about to flower. Is this normal for this trees young age? It is not grafted. Otherwise it is a few feet tall and super strong and healthy. Depending on weather and if it truly flowers or not I plan to plant the tree outside this spring next to my inground outdoor citrus trees.
(December 8, 2023) Update -- Was in greenhouse for 28°F, but suffered no damage at 30°F previously.
(photo taken September 23, 2023)
(photo taken April 9, 2023)
(photo taken December 17, 2022)