Any success growing Spanish limes (Mamoncillo, Genip) in San Diego?

[Kankan]

I had 6 plants die over this past winter but reading about cold hardiness it seems they should make it (coldest I've seen here is 33 F, never frost). I understand they become more cold hardy as they age. Anyone in San Diego or Southern CA successfully grow these or is it a wastes venture?

TIA,
Kevin N.

[shaneatwell]

Ive got 4 in the ground on top of a slope that survived though mostly defoliated. One in a pot on ground level didnt make it. Have had them for 6-8 years. None have flowered yet. Botanical garden has some very old trees (or tree?). Have never fruited. Someone will eventually succeed but prepare for a decade of nothing.

[Kankan]

hmmm. I think I may consider a greenhouse before a decade of waiting. Thanks for the info!

[MarktLee]

There is a mature one at the "Quail" SD Botanical gardens that always looks good. I've never seen fruit since most varieties need a male and female. I think the "Montgomery" variety is self fertile.

[brian]

I have a grafted Montgomery in a container, so far it grows slower than mangosteen.

[Kankan]

I did recheck my "dead" 6 plants and see growth coming back on some of them so maybe they were just defoliated with the tips dead...Ill leave them where they're planted but wont expect fruit anytime soon!