Botanical Name: Fortunella margarita Nagami
Common Names: Oval Cumquat, Kumquat, Citrus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Trees Rounded, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Attractive thornless citrus tree commonly known as the Cumquat, mainly ornamental and practical plants for the garden and are commonly used as both a feature and for their produce. Masses of white fragrant flowers followed by small oval-shaped orange tart-flavoured fruits in abundance, peaking in the warmer months. Fruit is great to be used for preserves and liqueurs. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a large tub. Height: 3-4m Width: 2-3m. Available as a espalier and as a standard. Dwarf varieties are also available for smaller gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Costal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screeningd, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Fruit Fly, Generally trouble free, Mites, Scale, Sooty Mould, Yellow Leaves
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: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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