Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus microcarpa syn Citrofortunella x mitis, Calamondin,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Shrubs Columnar, Dense, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Small evergreen tree with dark green foliage and small fragrant white flowers during spring. Small round fruit is edible but tart in flavour and is best used for preserves. Great for a large container, can be shaped into a standard. Grows approx. 3m H x 2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Fruit Fly, Mealy Bugs, Mites
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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