Citrus natsudaidai Hayata

ORIGIN DATA:

Natsudaidai refers to a group of varieties originating in Japan. The origin of this group is thought to be a natural hybrid produced in what is now Yamaguchi Prefecture, towards the end of the 19th century, but its parentage has not been determined. There are two major groups within the Natsudaidai. The first is derived from the original hybrid, and are late maturing (hence the name, as natsu means “summer” in Japanese) and more acidic varieties. The second group derives from a mutation of the original group discovered in 1935 in the garden of Yukata Kawano, Oika Prefecture. Those are earlier maturing and less acid varieties.

TREE AND FRUIT DESCRIPTION:

The tree is vigorous, with large dark green leaves. The fruit is large, oblate in morphology and may have a slight neck. They have a slight depression in the apical zone. The rind is aromatic, golden yellow to orange at the end of ripening. Yellow flesh, abundant juice with a perfect balance between acidity, bitterness and sweetness. It has seeds.

USES:

The fruit ripens very well, both on the tree and if harvested at the beginning of its ripening season. Its rind has medicinal properties. It is consumed fresh and also used to produce ice cream, candies, jams or flavoring drinks.