Citrus Japonica "Nagami Kumquat" 20Liter

Botanical Name: Citrus japonica
Common Names: Kumquat, Nagami Kumquat, Round Kumquat

📌 Product Description

Citrus japonica, commonly known as Kumquat, is a unique and highly ornamental citrus tree that produces small, oval to round orange fruits with a sweet edible skin and tart, tangy flesh. Unlike most citrus, the entire fruit is eaten whole, offering a distinctive balance of sweet and sour flavours.

This compact, evergreen tree is both productive and decorative, featuring glossy green foliage and fragrant white blossoms. It is well-suited to small gardens and container growing, making it a versatile addition to patios and courtyards.

Kumquats are enjoyed fresh, preserved, candied, or used in marmalades and desserts.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 2 – 4 m
Spread: 2 – 3 m
Growth Habit: Small evergreen citrus tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

Feeding: Apply a citrus-specific fertiliser during spring and summer

Maintenance:

• Light pruning to maintain shape and size
• Protect from severe frost
• Monitor for pests such as aphids, scale, and citrus leaf miner

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring to early summer
Harvest Time: Late autumn to winter
Climate Suitability: Adaptable to a range of climates, best in warm temperate to subtropical regions
Chill Requirement: Low to moderate

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Edible skin and unique flavour
• Highly ornamental tree
• Suitable for container growing
• Fragrant blossoms
• Good cold tolerance compared to other citrus

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Container growing
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Preserves and marmalades
✔ Decorative edible landscaping