The Nagami Kumquat Tree
Nagami trees are a commonly grown kumquat in containers. Their compact and upright growth habit make them easy to care for. With prolific blossoming during the summer, this tree makes for a very attractive and wonderfully fragrant plant. During the month of August in Minnesota, there were three flowering cycles. The fruit remaining from the first spurt grew significantly through this period.
I’m a fan of kumquats. They taste unique, you pop them right into your mouth, and are harvested before other citrus ripen. It’s nice having citrus ready to eat all throughout the year!
Basic Information
| Common Name | Nagami Kumquat |
| Botanical Name | Fortunella margarita |
| Location of Origin | Japan |
| USDA Zones | 8b-10 |
| Can be grown in containers? | Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Fruit Shape | Oblong |
| Fruit Taste | Sweet rind, Sour flesh |
| Rind Thickness | Thin |
| Rind Texture | Smooth |
| Rind Color | Golden |
| Flesh Color | Light Orange |
| Easy to Peel? | N/A, fruit eaten whole |
| Seeds | Few |
Tree Details
| Has Thorns? | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Size | Small |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | Small |
| Mature Tree Height in Ground | 6′ – 10′ |
| Fruit Bearing Age | 3 – 4 years old |
| Alternate Bearing? | No |
| Heat to Sweeten Fruit? | Yes |
Growing Conditions
| Temperature | Hardy to 24ºF |
| Self-fertile? | Yes |
| Sunlight Required | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season in Minnesota | Summer |
| Harvest Season in Minnesota | Winter |
| Average Spring/Summer Watering | Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot |
| Average Fall/Winter Watering | Once every 3 weeks |
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