Perennials, Tropicals > Citrafortunella > Citrafortunella mitis > Citrafortunella mitis
Citrafortunella mitis
Calamondin Orange, Panama Orange
| Family |
| Rutaceae |
| Genus |
| Citrafortunella |
| Species |
| mitis |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 - 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 41 |
| Height |
| 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Dwarf citrus plant that originated from crossbreeding a kumquat with a tangerine. It is always either in flower or bearing fruit. |
| Landscape |
| A fine container subject for poolside pots, patios or decks, and a very good focal point in the herb garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oblong to oval in shape. |
| Flower Description |
| Fragrant, with 5 petals. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruits resemble small oranges, have a sour taste, and ripen in July. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are dark green, flowers are white and fruit are orange. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By seed or cuttings. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Used in preserves such as marmalade and in Southeast Asian dishes. |
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