Botanical Name: Fortunella margarita
Common Name: Nagami kumquat Type of Plant: dicot: sm tree or shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked plant, with ascending and spreading branches forming a full oval or rounded canopy; the branchlets usually lack thorns Height 8' - 15' (25') Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred for best flower and fruit production; tolerates partial sun at inland locations Soil tolerates most except poorly draining clay Hardiness hardy to 20 degrees F (zones 18-20): most hardy of the locally-grown citrus Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-broadly lanceolate; bright green, 2"-3" long, with a rather blunt apex; the petiole is only slightly margined Flowers white, solitary or in small clusters, very fragrant; April - June Fruit a hesperidium: oval, shiny, bright orange, 3/4"-1" long; edible rind and tart flesh Propagation: budding or grafting Usage: valued as a small accent tree for its highly ornamental fruit and compact form; suitable for use as tub plant - fits sub-tropical, Spanish-theme landscape styles Landscape Care: Watering a frequent deep soaking (every 10-14 days in summer) preferred; plant can tolerate some drought Fertilizing balanced, plus iron, at least twice a year Pruning little is needed; the plant can be developed into a small 'standard' or loose topiary Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold, scale Special Conditions/Other one of the best fruit trees for ornamental usage Origin: East Asia Family: Rutaceae Notes: |
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