Calamondin (Citrus × Citrofortunella microcarpa)
Regular price $49.95
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The Calamondin (Citrus × Citrofortunella microcarpa) inspires hope for resourceful citrus fanatics—This is the most commonly potted citrus variety. While it would be impressive fun to introduce guests to the 20-foot-tall citrus tree as they enter your home, maintaining a Calamondin tree is more easily attainable. These citrus trees are just right for the emboldened apartment dweller. This mandarin-kumquat hybrid plant is a surefire conversation starter, with fragrant leaves and slow-growing fruits that can take up a year to ripen.
Boasting a possible cold hardiness to 20 degrees Farenheit, calamondin orange plants make wonderful patio plants. Calamondin orange trees are at their best in full sun, high humidity, and well-drained soil. Potted plants can be brought indoors for protection from the cold.
Planting, cultural care, pruning, and harvesting are similar for all citrus plants, with a few slight variations. Generally, they are best planted in filtered sun with well-drained soil that can hold moisture and nutrients. Citrus trees a particularly high demand for nitrogen. If you’re fantasizing about long afternoons of picking fresh fruit from your personal citrus grove, keep this in mind: The key to growing citrus is setting it up for success from the start.
Plant Type:
Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Winter, Spring, Year-round
Main citrus fruit production will take place in late winter through spring, but may produce throughout the year
Mature Size:
7-30 ft
Mature size varies by citrus tree type. Overall, citrus varieties can be grown in containers and maintained at smaller sizes.
Soil & Moisture:
Well-drained, high fertility and good moisture-holding capacity; High nitrogen demands. Regular watering throughout the first year and throughout flowering and fruiting season.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Overall, citrus prefers slightly shady areas and has better fruit production in part shade lighting conditions.
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Although their fruit provides a distinctly tropical twist to any drink or dish, Citrus trees trees are actually very cold hardy fruit trees, taking temperatures down to the low 20's!
Propagation:
Grafted and capable of producing fruit within 1 year.
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