Hardy Citrus Tree Bundle
We are so excited to introduce a hardy citrus bundle with 4 of our cold hardy citrus trees! Now you can enjoy growing these unique fruits outside in zones 7 and up. Evergreen beauty and fragrant flowers will turn into abundant crops of fruit that is tasty for flavoring, cooking, making jams, etc.
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Hardy Citrus Tree Bundle includes:
2 x Yuzu Ichandrin Hardy Citrus (1 gallon)
The Yuzu Ichandrin Hardy Citrus Tree is prized in Japan for flavoring, juice and preserves. This hardy variety bears abundant, easy-to-peel, 3 inch diameter fruit with tasty, lemon-lime flavor.
2 x Sudachi Hybrid Yuzu (1 gallon)
Prized in Japan for its very flavorful juice, Sudachi is a cross of Mandarin Orange and Yuzu. The unique, spicy juice from golf ball sized Sudachi fruit is used to flavor soups, fish dishes and even ice cream and other desserts.
Latin Name: Citrus sp.
Site and Soil: These can be grown outdoors in regions with mild winters. It likes 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil. If growing it in a pot, in the winter place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Flying Dragon is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit production. Trees grown on Flying Dragon will rarely exceed 8 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Should be hardy to at least 10° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4-5 ft.
Taste: Spicy, tart, lemon-lime like
Fruit Skin: Green to yellow
Fruit Flesh: Greenish yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Late fall to winter.
Yield: 40-50 fruit
Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct).
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus varieties.
USDA Zone: 7