(28) Hanayuzu

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This series introduces about 300 types of plants that I have seen while taking walks.

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Although Hanayuzu is closely related to Yuzu, it is a different species, and they are often confused in Japan.

Hanayuzu blooms around summer, whereas
Yuzu blooms around spring.
Also,
Yuzu is native to China, but Hanayuzu is said to be native to Japan.
And,
Hanayuzu is significantly inferior to Yuzu in terms of
fragrance and fruit size.

That said,
it is easy for amateurs to grow, has beautiful flowers, and produces a large amount of fruit, so
you can easily enjoy using it for Yuzu jam, Yuzu miso, and Yuzu baths.
In fact, I have one at my own home, so when it bears fruit, I thoroughly enjoy Yuzu baths.

It is not just at my home,
but in Japan,
it is widely cultivated nationwide, whereas
overseas, it is only cultivated in certain regions, such as China and Jeju Island at the southernmost tip of South Korea.

Generally, grafted seedlings are used, but Hanayuzu is often sold as a variety crossed with other citrus species.

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While Hanayuzu bears fruit in 5 to 6 years when grown from seed, Yuzu takes over a dozen years to bear fruit when grown from seed, which is why

"Peach and chestnut three years, persimmon eight years, Yuzu the big fool eighteen years"

is a common saying.

Narration script cooperation
Jingai Nagima-sama
Special Thanks!

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