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Tree Citrus (syn. Fortunella) microcarpa 'Calamondin' Calamansi, Phillippine Lime, Calamondin Kumquat / Cumquat Tree

 

 

 

 
Description Calamondin is considered a cross between mandarin and cumquat. As a tree, it has glossy deep-green leaves and grows between 3-6m tall. The fruit resembles a small, round lime, orange in colour when fully ripe and is great for cooking, in spices, jams, marmalades and preserves.    
Foliage
Evergreen
   
Form
Oval
   
Mature Size 5 x 3m    
Uses As a fruiting tree it is suitable planted in multiples or as a single specimen in a garden or landscape. Great for pots on decks and terraces. Widely cultivated for both its ornamental qualities and its fruit. The plant is well-regarded for its masses of fragrant white flowers and its small, round, orange fruits that are tart in flavour.    
Position & Soil This variety requires a position in full sun in a humus rich, well-drained soil. They are quite hungry so feed well and do not over water.    
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Substitutes • Citrus limon 'Eureka'
• Citrus reticulata 'Emperor'
• Citrus sinensis 'Washington'
    
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