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