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Image shows the beautiful golden fruits of the Fortunella sp. Swingle or Kum Quat or
Meiwa Kumquat or Sweet Kinkan tree |
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Fortunella sp. Swingle
(Kum Quat, Meiwa Kumquat, Sweet Kinkan ) |
Origin: Believed to be native to China
Family: Rutaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 10-12'
Spread: 12-15'
Blooms: Fragrant, white, in mid-summer
Fruits: Small, orange, edible skin
Foliage: Shiny,
smooth, evergreen
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Regular
Propagation: Budding, grafting
Uses: Container, specimen, landscaping
Caution: Thorny
Comments: Fortunella sp. Swingle or Kum Quat or Meiwa Kumquat or Sweet
Kinkan is an easy to grow beautiful tree loaded with many beautiful
golden edible fruits. I have an attractive Nagami Kumquat tree in
my garden that beautifies my landscape with its abundant golden fruits.
USDA Hardiness Zones
: 8-11 |
