Citrus (Kumquat) 'Nagami'

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'Nagami' kumquat

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Zones 8, 9, 12-31, H1, H2

Full

Moderate

Kumquat
Rutaceae
Evergreen, Edible fruit, Shrubs, Trees, Decorative fruit or berries

CITRUS

As landscaping plants, citrus offer year-round attractive form and glossy deep green foliage; also bear fragrant flowers and decorative fruit in season. If you want quality fruit, your choice of varieties will depend on the total amount of heat available through the fruit-developing period (need varies according to type) and on the winter cold in your zone.

Citrus flowers attract bees.

For detailed information about citrus selection and growing, see How to choose and grow citrus.

Citrus (Kumquat) 'Nagami'

Kumquats are shrubby plants 6–15 ft. high or taller, with yellow to red-orange fruits that look like tiny oranges. Eat whole and unpeeled–spongy rind is sweet, pulp is tangy. Best in areas with warm to hot summers and chilly nights during fall or winter ripening period. Hardy to at least 18–F/–8–C.

Nagami is the main commercial variety. Oval, slightly seedy fruit is more abundant and sweeter in hot-summer climates. Plant is thornless.