kumquat
Citrus japonica
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 15 feet tall8 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Kumquat (Citrus japonica) is a fruit for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is evergreen, and its fragrant flowers can open in any season. You can grow it with little care.
Pairs well with Nasturtium, African marigold, and Creeping thyme.
Native range
Middle East and Africa.