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Best production in full sun, but tolerates semi-shade. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
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Calamondin Tree
Citrus × microcarpa 'Calamondin'
R350.00
Compact Ornamental Citrus!
- Masses of small, sharp orange fruit — ideal for marmalade, drinks and Asian cooking. Excellent in pots.
The Calamondin is a compact, highly ornamental citrus with fragrant blossom and masses of small, bright orange fruit — sharp and aromatic, perfect for marmalade, drinks and Asian cooking.
Self-fertile and one of the best citrus for containers and small gardens.
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The Calamondin (Citrus × microcarpa) is a compact, highly ornamental citrus hybrid long grown across Southeast Asia and the Philippines. It produces fragrant white blossom followed by masses of small, bright orange fruit that hang on the tree for months — as decorative as they are useful.
The fruit is sharply acidic and aromatic, more like a lime than a sweet orange. Use it for marmalade, cordials, salad dressings, fish marinades and Asian-inspired cooking. A single tree in a large pot will keep a household supplied with zest and juice for months.
Calamondins are among the most container-friendly citrus available: bushy, slow-growing and happy on a sunny patio or balcony. Self-fertile — one tree is enough.
Like all citrus, give it excellent drainage, regular feeding and a warm, sunny position. Young plants need frost protection in colder gardens.
Appearance
Small, round to slightly flattened bright orange fruit with thin skin and sharply acidic, aromatic flesh. Dense evergreen foliage and fragrant white blossom.
Harvest Time
Fruit can be present for much of the year once established; peak crops through autumn and winter in most SA gardens.
Year to Bear
Grafted trees can produce fruit in the first year of planting!
Growth Rate
Compact, bushy grower — typically 1.5–2.5m in the ground, smaller in containers. Excellent for patios and small gardens.
Container Friendly?
Citrus grow exceptionally well in containers. Choose a large pot with excellent drainage, use a bark-based potting mix and position in the warmest, sunniest spot available.
Watering
Keep plants consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Water deeply once a week, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Container-grown trees may need more frequent watering.
Temperature
More cold-tolerant than many tropical citrus when established, but young trees still need frost protection. Prefers warm, sheltered positions.
Chilling
No chilling requirement. An evergreen subtropical citrus that fruits without a cold dormancy period.
Pollination Info
Self-fertile. A single tree will produce fruit without needing a pollinating partner.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in very well-drained, light, aerated soil — clay soils and waterlogging are fatal to citrus. If planting in a pot, use a good quality bark-based potting mix with added river sand and ensure excellent drainage.
Citrus are heavy feeders. Apply a 6:1:5 fertiliser at monthly intervals throughout the growing season. Supplement regularly with magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts) and iron chelates to prevent yellowing.
Keep plants consistently moist but be careful not to overwater. Monitor for aphids, scale, mealybug and citrus psylla — treat with any product containing imidacloprid.
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