Nagami Kumquat
Fortunella Margarita 'Nagami'
Overview
The Nagami Kumquat (Fortunella margarita 'Nagami') is an ornamental, evergreen, citrus shrub reaching up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Notable for its elongated, edible, bright orange fruits, it bears fragrant white flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect for containers or as a hedge, it adds a subtropical flair with its glossy green leaves. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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