History

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Dimicelli was documented among the named Clementine mandarin × Poncirus trifoliata siblings associated with plantings that survived the severe December 1989 Texas freeze. The hybrid group reportedly survived approximately 0°F (-18°C) at Franklin and 5°F (-15°C) at Houston and subsequently produced fruit. The surviving account does not identify a separate site-specific temperature measurement for Dimicelli alone.

• John R. BrownDeveloper

  Maintained and evaluated the hardy citrus hybrid population through severe Texas freeze conditions.

Sources: ⁠[5]

Cross Made

John R. Brown crossed Clementine mandarin with Poncirus trifoliata as part of his effort to combine dessert-citrus characteristics with greater cold hardiness. Dimicelli was later documented among the named selections associated with this hybrid population. The specific cross year and location are undocumented.

• John R. BrownBreeder

  Made and raised the Clementine mandarin × Poncirus trifoliata hybrid population from which Dimicelli was reportedly selected.

Sources: ⁠[5]

Selected

Dimicelli was retained as a distinct selection from John R. Brown's reported Clementine mandarin × Poncirus trifoliata hybrid population. The original seedling number, first-fruiting date, and precise selection criteria are undocumented.

• John R. BrownSelector

  Retained Dimicelli as a distinct selection within his cold-hardy citrus breeding population.

Sources: ⁠[5]

Named

The selection became known as Dimicelli and was documented under that name among the hardy citrus hybrids associated with John R. Brown. The origin of the name and the person who assigned it are undocumented.

Sources: ⁠[5]