A compact ornamental citrus bearing masses of small oval orange fruit with sweet edible skin and tart flesh, ideal for marmalade and pots. The hardiest of the common citrus, it tolerates light frost and clips well as a tub specimen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 2.5 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Nagami Cumquat
Botanically, Citrus japonica 'Nagami' is a slow-growing fruiting tree in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Nagami Cumquat
Nagami Cumquat suits subtropical, warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Nagami Cumquat does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Nagami Cumquat is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Nagami Cumquat after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Nagami Cumquat in the garden
Nagami Cumquat earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Nagami Cumquat with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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