Citrus, Variegated Calamondin Orange, Panama Orange 'Variegata'

X Citrofortunellamitis

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
X Citrofortunella (sit-roh-for-tun-NEL-uh)
Species
mitis (MIT-iss)
Synonym
Citrus mitis
X Citrofortunella microcarpa
Citrus madurensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Kennedy, California

San Anselmo, California

Santee, California

Visalia, California

Orlando, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Houston, Texas

Humble, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | May 2019 | positive

Cold hardy in z9a and as others have said, has beautiful form. Can be grown in container or inground. Fruit is sour so better used for ...Read More

S
Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2009 | positive

I have been growing a calamondin for the last 3 years in a teak orangery planter on my patio. The white flowers are very fragrant and th...Read More

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Humble, TX | July 2008 | positive

Phenomenal flavor... kind of like a fresh fruity juicy Altoid Tangerine sour candy. Flavor your water, marinade fish... Almost anywhere ...Read More

G
Tallahassee, FL | March 2006 | neutral

Growing well, but I didn't plant it in a sunny enough location so it's not fruiting.

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