DESCRIPTION
Oni Yuzu (also called lion Yuzu) is a unique citrus variety of our collection.

ORIGIN
It comes from Japan, where it’s highly grown for its unique size and its amazing flavour.

PLANT

-Tree features: Oni Yuzu has a particular way of growing, it usually grows lateral, having a spherical-strong shape.
-Leaves: Leaves are round, big in size and dark-green in colour.

FRUIT

-Shape: Fruit is usually round, slightly flattened at the poles, a little bit rough as well, medium to big in size.
-Flavour: The flavour is similar to a Yuzu, a little bit more delicate, so it’s aromatic, a little bit spicy and somewhat acid inside.
-Colour: The colour is light yellow to dark yellow according to the ripening time.

SEASON OF RIPENESS

Season of ripeness: It’s usually ready from November-December to March according to climate conditions.
It usually starts to bloom in Spring time.

HOW TO USE IT

-In the Kitchen: The fruit can be used like a Yuzu. It’s amazing to make unique desserts, liquors, marmalades, but also fish and meat recipes.
-Ornamental: For its size and its shape, Oni Yuzu is a beautiful ornamental variety.

COLD 

According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -8°C, but we think it should be hardier.

This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.

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