Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest The flowers are its whole

The flowers are its whole charm: curious hanging lanterns

dim corners of a garden

and moist woods

charmingly

seedy fruit stands in for lemons: the bright

Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest The flowers are its wholeAmong the more intriguing fruits in the Woodlanders citrus collection, the Gou Tou sour orange stands apart, not only for rarity but for a rare combination of hardiness, heavy fruiting, and surprisingly pleasant flavor. Widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' carries the form of a traditional bitter orange but with a taste that leans toward grapefruit, which makes this one of the most palatable sour oranges a gardener outside