The highlights
- Like lemon zest without the bitterness
- One of the most unusually-shaped fruits!
- Use for zesting and making syrupy marmalades
- Fruits most often harvested from late summer
Description
- There are some pretty unusual-looking fruits out there, but it’s safe to say that this citron? Well, it’s one of the very weirdest!
- Named the Hand of Buddha after the fruit’s finger-like projections, which remind some people of pictoral depictions of the Buddha, this citrus tree adds unparalleled visual impact to any patio it graces
- Although often grown for purely ornamental value, the fun-looking fruit can indeed be used for culinary purposes, too. With no fleshy pulp inside, however, it’s all about the peel and pith. Candy the peel, zest to make a vinaigrette or create an aromatic syrup infused with the fruit
- Fruit production is preceded by the development of wonderfully aromatic white flowers, which contrast beautifully with the tree’s large, olive green foliage
- In many Asian cultures, the tree is a symbol of good fortune and happiness – all the more reason to grow one at home!
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming “leggy”, and promote stronger, bushier growth
