Centennial Variegated kumquat
Citrus japonica 'Centennial Variegated'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size7 to 10 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
'Centennial Variegated' kumquat (Citrus japonica 'Centennial Variegated') is a shrub for the food garden. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. White, fragrant flowers open in late spring and early summer. It can reach 7 to 10 feet tall.
Pairs well with Evergold sedge, Mexican heather, and Angel's trumpet.