UGA CITRUS TREES
UGA Grand Frost Lemon
University of Georgia Grand Frost Lemon is a vigorous, cold-tolerant lemon variety selected for growers and homeowners seeking reliable lemon production in the Southeast. Featuring bright yellow fruit, strong citrus aroma, and classic tart lemon flavor, Grand Frost offers improved adaptability to cooler climates while maintaining the quality expected from premium lemon varieties.
UGA Sweet Frost Tangerine
University of Georgia Sweet Frost Tangerine is a cold-hardy tangerine selection developed for reliable citrus production in the Southeastern United States. Producing sweet, easy-to-peel fruit with rich flavor and vibrant color, Sweet Frost combines excellent eating quality with improved cold tolerance.
UGA Pink Frost Grapefruit
University of Georgia Pink Frost Grapefruit is a cold-hardy grapefruit selection developed for improved performance in the Southeastern United States. This variety produces large, juicy fruit with deep pink flesh, balanced sweetness, and excellent flavor while offering enhanced cold tolerance compared to traditional grapefruit varieties.
UGA Southern Frost Navel Orange
University of Georgia Southern Frost Navel Orange is a cold-hardy navel orange selection developed for improved performance in the Southeastern United States. Producing sweet, seedless fruit with classic navel orange flavor, Southern Frost combines excellent eating quality with increased cold tolerance.
OTHER UGA VARIETIES
Cowboy Perennial Peanut
University of Georgia Cowboy Perennial Peanut is a high-yielding, rhizoma perennial peanut variety developed for excellent forage quality, persistence, and adaptability in the Southeast. In addition to forage and hay production, Cowboy is also well-suited for ornamental landscapes and low-maintenance lawn applications due to its dense growth habit, attractive foliage, and drought tolerance. Its nitrogen-fixing ability and long-term durability make it a versatile option for both agricultural and landscape use.
1 DOG Ventures is exclusively licensed to propagate the UGA varieties of citrus developed by Dr. Wayne Hanna, a scientist based at UGA's campus in Tifton, GA. They are the UGA Sweet Frost tangerine, UGA Grand Frost lemon, UGA Pink Frost grapefruit, and UGA Southern Frost navel orange. All four varieties are nearly seedless and cold-hardy as they have been developed to withstand an average South Georgia winter.
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