Nippon Orangequat and Yuzu

[LBurford]

What is the chance a Nippon Orangequat and a Yuzu will survive outside planted in the ground in zone 8A? How about ichang papeda? Is it worth planting?

[Millet]

Marginally yes until an extra cold winter .   Both should survive +- 15F.  Besides the low temperature, much also depends on the duration of the cold spell, the health of the tree, and the age of the tree.

[LBurford]

I know I should stick to the trifoliate hybrids but that's no fun and want to push the limits like everyone else. Ha.. I got to build me a greenhouse.

[brian]

I would advise against nippon orangequat, it isnt a good variety compared to a true kumquat or true mandarin/orange  Fukushu, marumi, or meiwa kumquats are tastier... but still wont survive really low temps outside.

[LBurford]

I would advise against nippon orangequat, it isnt a good variety compared to a true kumquat or true mandarin/orange  Fukushu, marumi, or meiwa kumquats are tastier... but still wont survive really low temps outside.

I have two nice Kumquats that I got almost free at a local walmart. I potted them in 15 gallon pots and have them on my porch. I want to find out what variety they are but they just say "Kumquat" on the tag. The fruit on them are round.   

[brian]

If they are almost perfectly round they are likely marumi or meiwa - both very good.  Meiwa is very common.  If they are slightly egg shaped they may be fukushu.

The other common type, nagami, is olive or grape shaped

[countryboy1981]

I have not let the nippon orangequats hang on the tree but it is my least favorite of all.  It is nio much more than just a sour fruit.

[Bomand]

As a personal opinion.....Nippon orangequat is not worth growing.....so many other choices that are better....as I said its an opinion.

[poncirsguy]

Thanks for the info on orangequat.  I'll stop looking for one or seeds of