Ichang Papeda (Citrus ichangensis)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Citrus ichangensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Juicy but too acid for most people to eat raw, the fruit can be used as a lemon substitute. The fruit is quite large, up to 10cm x 5cm but with large seeds about 15mm long and 8mm thick. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Juicy but too acid for most people to eat raw, the fruit can be used as a lemon substitute.; The fruit is quite large, up to 10cm x 5cm but with large seeds about 15mm long and 8mm thick.

Habitat & North American Range

Highland areas. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)