Scientific name: Citrus japonica
Synonym: Citrus kinokuni , Citrus madurensis, Citrus × nobilis var. inermis,
Fortunella hindsii , Fortunella japonica , Fortunella margarita , Fortunella × crassifolia
Family: RUTACEAE
Common names: “Oval kumquat”
Plant Type: Evergreen tree
Conditions:
Zone: 8-12
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered from frost and cold
Soil: Average, enjoys loamy compost
Moisture: Moist well drained, avoid watering in winter
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 8-15′ H & W
Leaf and Stem shape: Glossy lance-shaped leaves and small spines on mature stems
Flower: Clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring and summer, followed by globose orange fruits
Pruning: Minimal, remove DDD’s and prune for good air circulation if required
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Japanese garden, containers, edible, tropical greenhouse
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Prone to spider mites, whitefly and scale
Comments: Small edible fruits can be eaten whole, high in vitamin C and the skin is said to contain cancer-fighting antioxidants
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