Citrus-Orange, Sour sulcata 'Sanbokan'
Citrus sulcata 'Sanbokan' is a rare Japanese citrus with a flavour that is a blend of sweet orange and grapefruit.
Description:
Citrus sulcata 'Sanbokan' is a rare Japanese citrus that, according to legend, was discovered in the wild in the early 1800s by a samurai who brought it to Wakayama Castle where it was guarded as a prized food flavouring for only those within the castle walls to taste. Today it is a favourite of top chefs to add tartness and richness to dishes. The flavour is a blend of sweet orange and grapefruit. If you're a foodie, here's another citrus you have to have! All of our citrus are grafted onto C-35 citrange, trifoliate orange, or other semi-dwarfing rootstock which confer good hardiness and production while reducing overall tree size.
Common Name: Sanbokan - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Rutaceae (The Citrus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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