Nagami Kumquat
Citrus kumquat 'Nagami'
This small tree loads its dense branches with bright orange, delicate, tart tasting oval fruit, appearing fall through mid-winter. The rind is sweet and therefore usually eaten whole. Very ornamental in containers or indoors in bright light. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SIT-rus |
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Citrus |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Edible, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Espalier, Houseplant, Specimen |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2560 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
With its clusters of small orange fruit, this tree is highly ornamental and it's little enough to tuck in anywhere. Its upright form lends itself to low, mounded underplantings. Beautiful in a container planting on an outdoor patio or indoors in the kitchen or sunroom.Great addition to an Asian inspired theme garden.
Companion Plants
Plant a tropical or Asian container garden with Nagami Kumquat as your centerpiece. Include Lantana, Bougainvillea and Mandevilla for the hot, tropical look, or select a highly glazed Asian urn with Azalea, Asian Jasmine and Gardenia for a Zen garden.
History
Kumquats are native to China and have been grown in China and Japan for centuries. They were introduced to Europe in 1846 by Robert Fortune of the London Horticultural Society. The plant made its way to North America shortly after its introduction in Europe. Kumquats are used all over the world in culinary recipes and holiday decorations. The Nagami Kumquat fruit stays fresh on the tree longer.
This small tree loads its dense branches with bright orange, delicate, tart tasting oval fruit, appearing fall through mid-winter. The rind is sweet and therefore usually eaten whole. Very ornamental in containers or indoors in bright light. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Design Ideas
With its clusters of small orange fruit, this tree is highly ornamental and it's little enough to tuck in anywhere. Its upright form lends itself to low, mounded underplantings. Beautiful in a container planting on an outdoor patio or indoors in the kitchen or sunroom.Great addition to an Asian inspired theme garden.
Companion Plants
Plant a tropical or Asian container garden with Nagami Kumquat as your centerpiece. Include Lantana, Bougainvillea and Mandevilla for the hot, tropical look, or select a highly glazed Asian urn with Azalea, Asian Jasmine and Gardenia for a Zen garden.
History
Kumquats are native to China and have been grown in China and Japan for centuries. They were introduced to Europe in 1846 by Robert Fortune of the London Horticultural Society. The plant made its way to North America shortly after its introduction in Europe. Kumquats are used all over the world in culinary recipes and holiday decorations. The Nagami Kumquat fruit stays fresh on the tree longer.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SIT-rus |
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Citrus |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing 8 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Edible, Showy Fruit, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Espalier, Houseplant, Specimen |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2560 |
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