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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Nagami Cumquat does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
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
Combine Nagami Cumquat with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Nagami Cumquat
Plant Sale lists Nagami Cumquat as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
