What is Shonan Gold?
Q: What is Shonan Gold?
A: Shonan Gold is a Japanese citrus fruit.
Q: Where does its name come from?
A: Its name comes from its bright yellow or "golden" color.
Q: What is the mother tree of Shonan Gold?
A: The mother tree of Shonan Gold is a variety called Ōgonkan or "Golden Orange."
Q: Is the mother tree of Shonan Gold also yellow?
A: Yes, the mother tree of Shonan Gold is also bright yellow.
Q: What was Shonan Gold hybridized with?
A: Shonan Gold was hybridized with a variety of Satsuma mandarin orange.
Q: Why was Shonan Gold hybridized?
A: Shonan Gold was hybridized to obtain an improved variety that was larger and easier to peel.
Q: Where was Shonan Gold developed?
A: Shonan Gold was developed at the agricultural experiment station run by Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.