Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest dim corners of a garden

dim corners of a garden

and moist woods

more aromatic edge

Baptisia australis

bright and aromatic in the kitchen

Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest dim corners of a gardenAmong 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