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Fortunella japonica
Kumquat
Origin: China and Japan.
| Family |
| Rutaceae |
| Genus |
| Fortunella |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Fortunella margarita, Citrus margarita |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12.2 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10- 50 |
| Height |
| 3-4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Can be grown as a hedge, in a pot or container or as an accent. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in climates where temperatures do not fall below 4°C. Grows best in full sun if summer temperatures are low or filtered light in summer. The plant requires protection as it is delicate. Roots need to be kept cool. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are white, 12 mm across. The fragrance is very strong and is described as sweet and rich. |
| Fruit Description |
| 5 cm long, orange fruit, both the skin and flesh are edible. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Pinewood Estates, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Can be eaten fresh, used in jellies and marmalades or candied and put into jars for preservation. |
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