Kumquat trees are native to China and are a small slow-growing, compact, evergreen trees eventually reaching about 10'. Kumquats are grown both for the fruit and as an ornamental plant. Kumquats are suitable for growing both as container plants or in the garden.
Fragrant flowers in spring followed by attractive small, round or oblong citrus fruit. The warmer the climate the better the fruit, although Kumquats will grow in cooler areas.
Species include:
- Fortunella japonica ('Marumi' or round kumquat)
- Fortunella margarita ('Nagami' or oval kumquat)
- Fortunella hindsii ('Hong Kong' kumquat)
- Fortunella crassifolia ('Meiwa' or large kumquat)
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