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Cultivate Your Own Citrus Creations
Originating in China and revered in Japan, the Yuzu Tree is celebrated for its aromatic white flowers, flavorful fruit, and gardening versatility.
At maturity, the Yuzu Tree yields an abundance of luscious, 3-inch diameter fruits. While its rough exterior may seem unassuming, it has a sweet and citrusy flavor within. The fragrant oily rind and aromatic zest have a lemon-lime essence, elevating culinary creations. Its tart, grapefruit-like juice, infused with hints of mandarin, adds depth to a myriad of dishes and beverages.
Renowned for its cold hardiness, the Yuzu Tree thrives in diverse climates, making it a sought-after choice for both experienced and budding gardeners. With its hardy nature, this tree withstands temperatures as low as 0°F, ensuring robust growth even in colder regions.
With its self-fertile nature and grafted semi-dwarf rootstock, this tree is not only a joy to grow but also a practical choice for gardeners of all levels. Grow your Yuzu Tree today!
Pollination Info
Yuzu Tree Pollination
Yuzu Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional Yuzu Tree will drastically increase the size of your crop.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Choose a spot that receives full sunlight and has well-draining soil. Then, to plant your Yuzu Tree, dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the rootball. Backfill your hole, ensuring that the tree stays straight and secure in the ground. Backfill with soil and water deeply and thoroughly after planting.
If you're planting in containers, choose a starter pot that is 10-14", or 3-5 gallons in size. It should have excellent drainage. If your pot does not have enough holes, consider drilling more.
2. Watering: The Yuzu Tree prefers less frequent, deep watering to frequent, shallow sprinklings. Generally, once-a-week watering works well for in-ground or container plantings. Be sure to adjust based on weather conditions.
3. Fertilizing: Feed your Yuzu Tree with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the spring, summer and early fall months. These are considered the growing months. Apply it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Pruning: In the early spring, prune the tree to maintain a desirable shape and remove dead or diseased branches.
A semi-dwarf citrus tree can grow 10-15 feet in the ground but can be kept smaller with judicious pruning.
5. Pollination: The Yuzu Tree is self-fertile, so it does not require another tree to produce fruit.
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 6-8 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 8-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st year! |
| Botanical Name: | Citrus junos |
| Does Not Ship To: | AL, TX |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors |
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