Nagami Kumquat Tree

Fortunella margarita

Cannot Ship to AZ, CA, FL, TX

Planting Details
Growing Zones:	8-11 (in ground) 4-11 (patio plant)
Height:	10-12 ft.
Width:	8-10 ft.
Growth / Year:	up to 2 ft.
Sunlight:	Full - Partial
Blooms:	Spring
Spacing:	8-10 ft.
Botanical:	Fortunella margarita
Kumquat Tree Planting Directions

Grow fresh, delicious kumquat fruit at home!

Ships in late April '10

Easy to grow
Drought tolerant, requires no additional water
Pest & disease resistant, that means no spraying
Dwarf Tree, perfect for patios
Grow them organically!
Adapts to many soils and conditions

Unlike other citrus fruit, the sweetest part of the kumquat is the peel. Ripe Nagami Kumquats are actually stored on the tree! Just pick them whenever you feel like a great tasting snack. You’ll get lots of juicy little fruits you can pop right into your mouth. They make great marmalades and you’ll get a kick out of creating different desserts for your family with your harvest.

The Nagami Kumquat prefers to be for planted in sandy soils.
You’ll actually get larger, juicier kumquat fruit growing in sandy soil. If you are going to grow your kumquat in a large container, you’ll want to use sand based potting mix. They are just as happy grown in the ground as in a pot. This easy to grow citrus plant is not prone to insect and disease problems. The perfect candidate for safe, organic fruit you can eat right off the branches.

You’ll have a lovely ornamental with beautiful blooms and decorative fruit.
The Cantonese word kumquat means “golden orange”. Wait until you see how gorgeous the Nagami Kumquat is filled with vibrant colored fruits. Extremely fragrant blooms will be intoxicating in the heat of summer. This kumquat plant is very cold hardy in winters as low as 20F. The fruit ripens in February, the treat of fresh fruit for a midwinter feast.

For fast fruit production, be sure to select very vigorous Nagami Kumquat plants.
When ordering your citrus plants from Brighter Blooms, we guarantee you will be delighted by the health and vigor of the Nagami Kumquats you receive. They will arrive in great shape that you can just plant and enjoy from day one.

If you are colder than zone 8, you must bring your citrus tree indoors during the winter months.

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