Citrus Species, Kumquat 'Nagami'

Citrusjaponica

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Fortunella margarita
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Foley, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Cypress, California

Long Beach, California

Mountain View Acres, California

San Marino, California

Venice, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Dade City, Florida

Neptune Beach, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Valparaiso, Florida

Venice, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Marrero, Louisiana

Harper Woods, Michigan

Carmel, New York

Beaufort, South Carolina

Bluffton, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Chicago, IL | February 2015 | positive

I have a six foot potted tree here in Chicago, IL. During the cold winters it lives in a room with southern exposure and in the summer si...Read More

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New York, NY | November 2011 | neutral

Hello everyone,
My boyfriend and I recently got a kumquat tree from the Chelsea flower market (in New York) for our apartment. Th...Read More

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Harper Woods, MI (Zone 6a) | October 2010 | positive

I've had this plant for almost a year now, and it has been very rewarding to grow! It fruits, and flowers on a regular basis, and even on...Read More

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| November 2003 | positive

My Husband received this plant for Christmas last year. As soon as the temperature warmed to nights above 50, it was set in hot sun and b...Read More

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| January 2003 | positive

This makes a great lunch addition.

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Keizer, OR (Zone 8b) | October 2002 | positive

Wonderful smallish citrus tree. Bears profusely. Makes a great pre-decorated Christmas tree in subtropical climates. Fruit is eaten out o...Read More

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