
Yuzu Lemon Tree
Yuzu Lemon Tree For Sale aka Yuzu Ichandrin Available in both 1 gallon and 3 gallon sizes. Yuzu is an ancient hybrid between an unknown mandarin and involving the species Citrus ichangensis. Its true origins are lost to antiquity, but recent genetic analysis indicated that Yuzu was probably a result of several back-crosses involving the two parents. The tree is intermediate between the two known parents, with a strongly upright branches on a tree that grows to up to 20 feet tall at maturity. Leaves are large and pointed, with a prominent petiole flare. Yuzu is among the hardiest of the true citrus, and will often bloom and fruit after being completely defoliated the previous winter from cold. Yuzu seems to be able to endure winter minimum temperatures down to 10F or slightly below without permanent damage. Although it has been rarely grown in the USA outside of California until recently, this has begun to change as people discover the many culinary uses of the Yuzu fruit. The fruit loo