Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest Baptisia australis

Baptisia australis

The white-fruited form of the Asian beautyberry

bright and aromatic in the kitchen

more aromatic edge

Citrus aurantium 'Gou Tou' George Forrest Baptisia australisAmong 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