Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest and moist woods

and moist woods

leaving offsets to carry on

dim corners of a garden

seedy fruit stands in for lemons: the bright

so a single plant fruits alone

Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest and moist woodsAmong 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