Yuzu Ichandrin

Specialty citrusAvailable

A naturally occurring Ichang papeda x Satsuma hybrid, among the hardiest citrus in cultivation (documented to single digits in zone 7b), grown for yuzu-grade aromatic rind. Seedy; not for fresh eating.

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How it grows

Cold hardiness: 8°F
Ripening: Late-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 hardiness8°F

TenderCold-hardy

Canopy killed at about 8°F.

Heat to ripenLow

Low heatHigh heat

Needs low heat to colour and sweeten.

Maturity seasonLate

EarlyLate

Late-season fruit (late autumn).

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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