Yuzu Citrus Tree - Pot of 2 Starter Plants. Citrus Junos. 3" - 5"

Brand: Gerald Winters and Son

Color: Green

Features:

• Hardy citrus tree can grow in most climate regions.

Details: These Pot of 2 Yuzu citrus trees are a unique and rare citrus plant which has been widely used in Japan, China and Korea for centuries. Its unique flavor can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from cuisine, drinks, sauces and desserts. It is a perfect substitute for either lemon or limes. A very hardy citrus tree, the large fruit ripen in winter, and can be grown in colder climates. This Starter Tree is grown from seed, and is currently between 3” and 5” inches in height above soil. It will continue to grow either outdoor, or indoor when temperatures reach freezing temperature. The tree itself is the hardiest citrus there is.
The fruit has a unique taste, which is more of a combination of lemon and lime, with hints of grapefruit and mandarin flavor as well. Its rind is used in everything from drinks, sauces and dessert jams. The juice and zest is also used to highlight Asian-inspired cuisine dishes. The fruit looks somewhat like a small grapefruit with an uneven skin and can be either yellow or green depending on the degree of ripeness. Yuzu fruits, which are very aromatic, typically range between 2' - 3' inches in diameter but can be as large as a regular grapefruit (up to 4' inches). Yuzu forms an upright shrub or small tree, which commonly has many large thorns, and beautiful, fragrant white flowers. Leaves are notable for a large, leaf-like petiole, resembling those of the related kaffir lime, and are heavily scented. It grows steadily into a small tree that may become up to 12 feet in height.
Yuzu closely resembles Sudachi (a Japanese citrus from Tokushima Prefecture, a yuzu–mandarin orange cross) in many regards, though unlike the Sudachi, Yuzu eventually ripens to an orange color and there are subtle differences between the flavors of the fruit. Each plant is wrapped in thermal bubble wrap, and includes a heat pack, to protect it in transit.
Propagated by Gerald Winters and Son Plants of Bangor, Maine.