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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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Kumquat Tree
Citrus japonica (Kumquat)
R330.00
Eat-the-Whole-Fruit Citrus!
- Compact, container-friendly citrus with sweet rind and tart flesh.
Kumquat is a compact, highly ornamental citrus with small edible whole fruit — sweet rind and tart flesh, perfect for eating fresh or making preserves.
Self-fertile and one of the best citrus for containers.
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Kumquat Tree for Sale
Kumquats (Citrus japonica / Fortunella group) are compact evergreen citrus producing masses of small oval or round fruit that can be eaten whole — sweet aromatic rind with tart flesh.
Excellent in pots on a sunny patio. Give excellent drainage, regular feeding and frost protection when young.
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Appearance
Small oval to round orange fruit with edible sweet rind and tart flesh. Dense evergreen foliage.
Harvest Time
Fruit can hang for months; peak through winter in many SA gardens.
Year to Bear
Grafted trees can produce fruit in the first year of planting!
Growth Rate
Compact bushy grower — excellent for pots 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
Among the more cold-tolerant citrus when established, but young plants still need frost protection.
Chilling
No chilling requirement.
Pollination Info
Self-fertile.
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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