Ichang papeda

Specialty citrusAvailable

One of the hardiest evergreen citrus in existence and the parent behind yuzu and much of the cold-hardy hybrid world. Harsh and mostly inedible fresh; its value is genetic and aromatic, the backbone of why any of these hybrids hold up to cold.

Across the consideration criteria

How it grows

Cold hardiness: 5°F
Ripening: Early-season
Vigor: Variable (Papeda-Derived = Vigorous + Thorny)
Disease tolerance: Moderate
Drainage need: Well
Soil pH: 6–7.5
Graft requirement: Graft Required
US availability: Available

Considerations

Cold hardiness5°F

TenderCold-hardy

Canopy killed at about 5°F.

Heat to ripenLow

Low heatHigh heat

Needs low heat to colour and sweeten.

Maturity seasonEarly

EarlyLate

Early-season fruit (Oct-Nov).

VigorHigh

LowHigh

variable (papeda-derived = vigorous + thorny)

Soil pH preference6–7.5

4.58.5

Prefers a pH band of 6–7.5.

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