Nagami Kumquat (Citrus margarita)
Regular price $49.95⚠ Citrus ships to Florida only ⚠
Nagami Kumquats are easygoing, shrubby fruit trees, with a malleable approach to growth. They make awesome subjects for espalier, which is sort of like the fruiting tree gardener’s version of crop circles. Kumquats aren’t too fussy about care. They tolerate a range of soils with a simple preference for good drainage. Nagami Kumquat produces a bounty of orange, oval-shaped fruit with a sweet flavor and pulpy texture. Experts say the fruits of Nagami Kumquats are best eaten right off the tree. How could we disagree with that logic?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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