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Hyuganatsu (Citrus tamurana, Japanese: 日向夏) is a citrus fruit and plant grown in Japan. The name comes from Hyūga , the ancient name of Miyazaki Prefecture in Kyushu , where the citrus is said to have originated, while "natsu" ( 夏 ) means summer.
The flesh is bright yellow in color and is separated into 10–11 segments by thin membranes. It is moderately seedy. There is a circular protrusion on the non-stem end and there is sometimes a nipple at the stem end. The flavor is said to be very sweet but rather mild. Like the hyuganatsu, the spongy, white pith is sweet and edible. It is most ...
The trees flower abundantly in spring, around April in the northern hemisphere. Trees are self-fertile; [17] manual transfer of pollen between blossoms (even just by shaking the branches) can improve yield. Trees thrive in high humidity but require well-drained soil. They require five hours of sun each day and will grow well and fruit in ...
The ancient method is a unique way for both home gardeners and pros to grow certain edible trees and involves intense pruning and training. The end result is a combination of form and function ...
Ahead, seasoned lime-growing experts reveal their best tips for growing a lime tree indoors, from planting to pruning. Meet the Expert. Eva Ward, co-owner of Ward’s Nursery and Garden Center.
Hailing from Europe and parts of Asia, the chaste tree is most often grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub but can be pruned to a single-trunk, 20- to 30-foot tree. Several varieties have a more ...
Tachibana Unshū Iyokan Dekopon (Hallabong, Sumo Citrus). Japanese citrus fruits were first mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki, compiled in the 700s, and the Man'yōshū and Kokin Wakashū, poetry anthologies compiled in the 700s and 900s, mention the Tachibana orange as a subject of waka poetry and describe its use as a medicinal, ornamental, and incense plant.
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the family Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. Citrus is native to South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Indigenous people in these areas have used and ...