Meiwa Kumquat Tree
Product details
| Management number | 250653379 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$17.98 | Model Number | 250653379 | ||
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The Kumquat Meiwa tree is an excellent container or outdoor tree. It has fragrant white flowers in spring and beautiful small, round orange fruit in winter. Kumquat Meiwa trees are a popular variety of kumquat known for its sweet, juicy fruits and compact growth habit. The fruit of Kumquat Meiwa is oval-shaped and about 2.5 cm long. They can be eaten whole, with the skin, or used to make preserves, marmalades, and candied fruit.
It is one of the hardiest citrus fruits, making it a good choice for growers in cooler climates.
The Meiwa kumquat is a relatively low-maintenance tree that is easy to grow in home gardens. It is a good choice for containers, as well as for planting in the ground.
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Names |
Citrus japonica 'Meiwa', Meiwa Kumquat, Sweet Kumquat |
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Origin |
Japan |
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Mature Size |
2m |
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Foliage |
Small pale leaves with a silver/pale green colour. Fragrant white flowers. |
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Soil |
Well-drained fertile soil. |
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Position |
Prefers a sunny location. Will tolerate colder climates. |
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Flavour |
Described as sweet and tangy, with an edible skin. But we consider them to be sour. |
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Fruiting |
June - August |
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Fruit Uses |
Kumquat Meiwa fruit can be eaten fresh, skin and all. The fruit can be used to make preserves, such as jam and jelly and marmalade. Kumquat Meiwa fruit can be candied to make a delicious treat. |
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