Yellow to orange skinned citrus, usually medium sized, with highly fragrant rind and flesh. Flavor is acidic and tart. The fruit is relatively rare, and highly prized
Description
Small tree, from 6-25ft in height. Fruits usually ripen towards the end of Fall, earlier than many other citrus.
Hardness
The yuzu is one of the hardiest of citrus fruits, reportedly surviving to 10F.
Planting and care
Plant yuzu in full sun on well-drained soil. The site should be sheltered from winter winds. The shrub/small tree grows fast and can be quite throny, so place it away from paths and garden furniture.
Pests and Disease
Pests are limited. As with other circus, you may encounter scale, aphids or mites. However, citrus grown outside seldom harbours more than a few of these invaders. Spray plants with Safer Soap only if you can't control the pests by picking off.
Growing Environment
Reasonably adaptable to various climates, from tropical to subtropical and Mediterranean. Provide water throughout the growing season and during dry months. Will not stand long droughts
Propagation
By seeds and grafts. In general, citrus are prone to hybridization and while Yuzu seems to produce close to parent, hybridization is always possible when growing from seeds.
