Hardy Citrus in the PNW

Have you ever wanted to grow citrus but figured it is not well suited to our local climate? Most people associate citrus trees with the orange groves of Florida and California, but an impressive number of species and cultivars are hardy and well adapted to our Pacific Northwest climate and originated in climates not so different from ours. Sam Hubert presents about fruits that range from the spiny contorted Flying Dragon with small fragrant but bitter fruits to cold hardy selections of mandarins and kumquats that can be eaten fresh off the tree. We will learn that the majority of hardy citrus varieties are best utilized for their zesting, juicing, fermenting and adding an aromatic citrus note to any dish they're added to. We'll look into a number of hardy species, where they originate, how they're traditionally used and tips and tricks for getting them established here in the Northwest.

[@kathleenkunze2286]

I recently ordered a couple of the Flying Dragon hardy citrus, I can't wait until they get here and I'm really excited to give them a try!

[@muffininorbit]

This was really encouraging, thank you! I’ve planted a ton of citrus in Portland this spring and I’m crossing my fingers for their first winter

[@441rider]

I have grafted cocktail grapefruit to both Yuzu and Meyer lemon trees here in Vancouver BC.