This large shrub has a short trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy dark green elliptical leaves and the small creamy white cup-shaped flowers appear during spring followed by small orange-like bitter fruit with a loose skin.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Citrus calamondin (Cumquat) is naturally found in India growing in a wind protected sunny position in well drained fertile moist soil. It prefers a sunny to semi-shaded position and is frost, wind and drought tender. 

Cumquat is a popular shrub that is grown for its fruit and bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders or as a specimen and is easily maintained. It is also used in tubs and planter boxes in courtyards or in cooler areas it is grown as a glasshouse specimen. It has a medium growth rate and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is moderately deer resistant. ID 690

Citrus (SIT-rus) calamondin (kal’a-MON-din)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family