Marmalade Orange (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various common orange trees yielding sour or bitter fruit; used as grafting stock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The nursery specialized in using marmalade orange rootstock for grafting their citrus trees.
- Farmers often chose marmalade orange trees due to their robust root system and adaptability to different soil types.
- The orchard used a combination of marmalade orange and other citrus varieties to create resilient and productive trees.
- Researchers experimented with using marmalade orange as grafting stock for a variety of exotic citrus fruits.
- By using marmalade orange rootstock, the gardener managed to grow a thriving citrus tree in an area with less-than-ideal soil conditions.