{"title":"Kumquats and Calamondins","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumquats and calamondins are small, neat citrus that suit pots, courtyards and front doors. The fruit is eaten whole, since the skin is sweet and the juice is sharp. The trees are compact, tidy and attractive, and they carry fruit for months. Choose between the oval, tangy Nagami, the rounder, sweeter Meiwa, and the calamondin, a sour cross used in cooking and drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a kumquat or calamondin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nagami-kumquat-tree-citrus-japonica-nagami\"\u003eNagami Kumquat Tree\u003c\/a\u003e has oval, orange fruit with a sweet skin and a sour centre, and is the classic form. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kumquat-tree-fortunella-japonica\"\u003eKumquat Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is another tidy selection. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa\"\u003eMeiwa Kumquat\u003c\/a\u003e is rounder, with sweeter flesh and fewer seeds, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa-dwarf\"\u003eDwarf Meiwa Kumquat\u003c\/a\u003e stays smaller again, which suits a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calamondin-tree-citrus-x-microcarpa\"\u003eCalamondin Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is a cross of mandarin and kumquat. Its small, round fruit is tart, and is used like a lime in drinks, marmalade and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere kumquats grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKumquats are among the hardiest citrus. They grow in the subtropics, in warm and mild temperate climates and even in cooler areas in a sheltered, sunny spot, and they take light frost better than most citrus. Their small size, usually one and a half to three metres, makes them an obvious choice for a pot, a balcony or a garden bed beside a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003ecitrus range\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e you can grow alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKumquats are among the most decorative of the citrus. In a pot they form a neat ball of glossy leaves, and the bright orange fruit stands out against it for months. They are traditionally grown as a lucky plant for the Lunar New Year, and they make a good gift or a courtyard feature near the entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is the star of the kitchen: slice it into salads, candy it, pickle it or turn it into marmalade and chutney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn in full sun with free draining soil. Space trees about two metres apart, or less for a hedge. In a pot, use a container at least 40 centimetres across with drainage holes, and a quality citrus potting mix. Keep the graft above the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly, because pots dry out quickly, and mulch in the ground. Feed with a citrus fertiliser through the warmer months, and prune lightly after harvest to keep the shape tidy. Look out for scale, aphids and leaf miner. Potted trees benefit from fresh potting mix every two or three years. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003egrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e covers pests and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKumquats flower late in summer, so the fruit ripens through the cooler months. Trees often carry flowers and fruit at the same time, and the white blossom has a light scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat the whole kumquat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The skin is sweet and the flesh is tart, so most people eat the fruit whole, spitting out any seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do kumquats fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly in autumn and winter, though the fruit can hang on the tree for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a calamondin used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sour juice is used like lime or lemon, for drinks, marmalade and cooking, and the tree makes a good ornamental pot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a kumquat grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one and a half to three metres, and less in a pot, depending on the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kumquat-tree-fortunella-japonica","title":"Kumquat Tree - Fortunella japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kumquat Tree (\u003cem\u003eFortunella japonica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the citrus for people who do not have room for a citrus. It settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and holds happily at half that in a large pot. The small golden fruit is eaten whole, skin and all: the rind is sweet, the flesh is sharp, and the two together are the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you eat off the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e No peeling and no juicing. What does not get eaten fresh makes excellent marmalade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pot sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m in open ground it is small for a citrus, and a container holds it lower again without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom with the classic citrus perfume, strong enough to notice from a few metres on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e More cold tolerant than lemons or limes, comfortable in heat and humidity, and with non-invasive roots that suit a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The use it is best known for. A pot 500mm or wider with real drainage will carry a productive tree for years, and the restricted root run keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy and neat enough to sit beside a seating area, with flowers in spring and fruit hanging on for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree by a doorway earns its space three times over: foliage all year, scent in spring, and colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes heat and humidity in its stride. It handles light frost only, so in hard frosting districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover, and protect young trees for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. Mound the planting position on clay and improve the backfill with compost. In pots use a quality citrus mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, regular watering while fruit is swelling, easing back in cool weather but never letting a potted tree dry right out. Feed a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Yellowing between green veins usually means hungry rather than sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out dead or crossing wood after harvest, shorten any stem that spoils the shape, and remove shoots appearing below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 250mm plants sold in packs of three. Tube stock is inexpensive and the right buy if you can grow the tree on for a few years before a real crop. The 250mm plants are established and much closer to fruiting. Both sizes are currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus travel well but dislike sitting in the dark, so unpack yours the day it lands. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect about a month before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that do well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa\"\u003eMeiwa Kumquat, the sweeter round fruited type\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a kumquat in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better citrus for it. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, feed twice a year, and expect a tree closer to 1.5m than 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kumquats set fruit on their own, so a single tree in a courtyard will crop without a partner nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most cold tolerant of the citrus, but that means light frost rather than hard frost. In a genuinely cold garden grow it in a container you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44792892064063,"sku":"FOR-JAP-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106998079,"sku":"FOR-JAP-250MM-P3","price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/download-2026-03-02T160535.715.png?v=1794661550"},{"product_id":"meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa","title":"Meiwa Kumquat - Citrus japonica 'Meiwa'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeiwa Kumquat (\u003cem\u003eCitrus japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Meiwa') is the sweet kumquat, the one you eat whole off the tree, skin and all. It makes a neat rounded tree to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, slow growing and dense enough to clip, with fragrant white flowers in spring and round golden fruit through winter. For a small garden or a large pot it is one of the easiest citrus to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet enough to eat whole.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the sour Nagami kumquat, Meiwa has thick sweet skin and mild low acid flesh, so the whole fruit is pleasant off the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA citrus that fits a courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m by 2m, and slower growing than most citrus, it suits a small garden or a 500mm pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom with the classic citrus scent, worked hard by bees, followed by fruit that holds for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, and salt tolerant enough for a coastal garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm pot with free draining mix holds it at about 1.5m to 2m. Potted citrus dry out fast, so plan on watering every second day in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The round dense habit and winter fruit make it a genuine feature near a path or a courtyard seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.5m apart it makes a low informal fruiting hedge, though expect less fruit than a free standing tree, since trimming removes flowering wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Meiwa Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, with shelter from strong wind. Subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland and tableland gardens grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic, enriched with compost before planting. Citrus hate wet feet, so mound on clay, and keep mulch 100mm clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry weather. Feed a dedicated citrus fertiliser three times a year, in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Yellowing leaves usually signal hunger or waterlogging rather than disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shape lightly after harvest in late winter, remove any shoots from below the graft, and thin a crowded centre. Fruit forms on new growth, so avoid heavy summer cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kumquat is grown as tube stock, so you are buying a young tree, generally 15 to 25cm tall, rather than a fruiting specimen. Be realistic about the timeline: allow three to four years to the first useful crop, and longer in a cooler garden. The trade off is price, and a young citrus settles in faster than a large potted one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot it up into a 200mm container for a season before planting out, which is the standard way to grow tube citrus on. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eCompare edible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants suited to pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tube stock, allow three to four years for a worthwhile crop, with a few fruit possible earlier. Consistent feeding and full sun make the biggest difference to how soon it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better citrus for it. Use a pot at least 500mm wide, refresh the top of the mix each spring, and repot or root prune every three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit and foliage contain citrus oils that can upset cats and dogs, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Dropped fruit is the main risk, so pick it up where a dog scavenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737831461183,"sku":"CIT-JAP-MEI-2-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100582363455,"sku":"CIT-JAP-MEI-2-200MM-P6","price":557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa-0fcbf1.jpg?v=1785941100"},{"product_id":"dwarf-meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa-dwarf","title":"Dwarf Meiwa Kumquat - Citrus japonica 'Meiwa' Dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Meiwa Kumquat (\u003cem\u003eCitrus japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Meiwa') is the kumquat you eat whole off the tree, skin and all, and it is sweet enough that most people do. Grafted onto dwarf rootstock it holds at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, small enough for a half wine barrel on a balcony. White flowers scent the courtyard and the fruit holds for months afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe sweetest kumquat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiwa has a thick sweet rind and mild low acid flesh, so it goes down in one bite without the pucker of the marmalade types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.2m on dwarf rootstock it stays a manageable shrub rather than a tree that outgrows the courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers and a long harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom perfumes the whole area, bees work it hard, and ripe fruit holds on the branch for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough for a citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and salt tolerant, so a coastal courtyard suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 500mm wide and deep, with a premium mix and real drainage. Potted it settles closer to 1.2m, easy to net and easy to pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage, spring perfume and orange fruit in a footprint of about a square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree by a path or back door puts the fruit within reach, and the rounded shape holds up out of season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Meiwa Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours of direct light for a decent crop. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool districts grow it in a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic. Citrus roots will not sit wet, so raise the bed on clay and never leave a pot standing in a full saucer. Mulch 50mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly, especially from flowering through fruit set, when a dry spell means dropped fruit. Feed a citrus fertiliser three times a year: early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Thirsty trees make small fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Shape lightly after harvest, take out crossing branches to open the centre, and rub off any shoots below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tube stock, and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are young grafted plants and the cheapest start if you are patient. The 200mm pack of six suits several pots or a small orchard row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower: expect a light crop from the second or third year and a proper one after that. Plants travel upright and may drop a few leaves in transit, which is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003egrowing citrus trees in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants suited to pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you really eat the skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and with Meiwa that is the point. The rind is thicker and sweeter than the flesh, so the whole fruit tastes balanced rather than sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 500mm wide and deep, in a free draining premium mix. Repot or root prune every three to four years and top dress each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kumquats are self fertile, so a single tree will set fruit on its own. Bees still help, and an open sunny spot crops more heavily than a shaded corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus foliage and the oils in the skin can upset cats and dogs, causing drooling or an upset stomach if chewed in quantity. Do not leave prunings lying about with a curious pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54742732407103,"sku":"CIT-JAP-MEI-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54742732439871,"sku":"CIT-JAP-MEI-200MM-P6","price":557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa-dwarf-8960e6.jpg?v=1785940858"},{"product_id":"nagami-kumquat-tree-citrus-japonica-nagami","title":"Nagami Kumquat Tree - Citrus japonica 'Nagami'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNagami Kumquat (\u003cem\u003eCitrus japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nagami', also sold as \u003cem\u003eFortunella margarita\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact citrus that grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide and bears oval, orange fruit that you eat whole. The skin is sweet and the flesh is tart, a combination that makes kumquats a favourite for marmalade, preserves and cocktails. It is one of the toughest and most cold tolerant of the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEat the whole fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet skin and tart juice together make a bright, zesty snack straight from the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat, dense evergreen, perfect for small gardens and large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees carry masses of small orange fruit through the cooler months, which also decorate the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than other citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumquats cope with cooler weather and light frost better than lemons and limes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A kumquat in a 40cm pot can crop for years on a sunny balcony or courtyard, and the orange fruit look as good as they taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall edible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m from other shrubs and fences in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense, edible hedge about 2m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nagami Kumquat Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Nagami thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and tolerates a cool winter better than most citrus. Shelter young plants from frost and strong wind. Fruit fly can ruin a crop in many districts, so cover fruiting trees with exclusion netting or bag the fruit as it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic soil with compost, or a quality citrus potting mix in containers. Avoid wet, heavy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first two summers and keep pots evenly moist, since small containers dry quickly. Feed with a citrus fertiliser every couple of months through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Trim lightly after harvest to shape the plant, and remove any shoots growing from below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nagami Kumquat Tree as 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm and 400mm pots, and 100 litre bag. The 200mm pack holds six young plants, useful for a hedge, while the 300mm and 400mm pots and the 100 litre bag are single trees, with the bag an advanced tree with an established canopy and often fruit. Plants travel upright and wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eBrowse citrus and fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I eat the skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The skin is sweet and the flesh is sour, so you eat the whole fruit, spitting out the odd seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nagami is self fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it does very well in one. Use a large container with good drainage and feed regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095154913599,"sku":"CIT-JAP-NAGAMI-200MM-P6","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095154946367,"sku":"CIT-JAP-NAGAMI-300MM","price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095154979135,"sku":"CIT-JAP-NAGAMI-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":68095155011903,"sku":"CIT-JAP-NAGAMI-100L","price":1203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/nagami-kumquat-tree-citrus-japonica-nagami.jpg?v=1794664119"},{"product_id":"calamondin-tree-citrus-x-microcarpa","title":"Calamondin Tree - Citrus x microcarpa","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalamondin (\u003cem\u003eCitrus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emicrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e, also called calamansi) is a small, bushy citrus that grows to about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide and carries small round orange fruit with a sharp, sour juice almost year round. It is among the best citrus for pots, and a handy kitchen plant in small gardens and on sunny balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit nearly all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calamondin flowers and fruits on and off through the seasons, so there is usually something to pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSour juice with a lime like tang.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in drinks, dressings, marinades and marmalade in place of lemon or lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA top citrus for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact and bushy in a container, and the orange fruit against dark leaves look decorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant sets fruit without a partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a sunny spot makes a productive and ornamental kitchen plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall edible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m from other plants, in full sun, for a compact fruiting shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright indoor spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A very bright, sunny room can host a potted calamondin through a cold winter, then put it outdoors again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Calamondin Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and warmth. It thrives in subtropical gardens, and grows in warm temperate gardens with protection from frost, which burns it more than it burns a kumquat. In cooler places grow it in a pot that can move under cover. Fruit fly can ruin a crop in many districts, so cover fruiting trees with exclusion netting or bag the fruit as it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic soil, or a quality citrus potting mix in a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through summer, and water pots regularly, since they dry out fast. Feed with a citrus fertiliser every couple of months through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after a flush of fruit to keep the plant bushy and compact, and remove dead wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Calamondin Tree as 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots. The 200mm pack holds six young plants, and the 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots are single plants of increasing age, with the larger pots advanced young trees with an established shape. Plants travel upright and wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eBrowse citrus and fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs calamondin the same as calamansi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they are two names for the same small sour citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I use the fruit for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSqueeze it as you would lime or lemon, over fish and noodles, in drinks, or boil it into marmalade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a very bright, sunny position it can, but it fruits best outdoors in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095155274047,"sku":"CIT-MIC-200MM-P6","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095155306815,"sku":"CIT-MIC-300MM","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095155339583,"sku":"CIT-MIC-400MM","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095155372351,"sku":"CIT-MIC-500MM","price":759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/calamondin-tree-citrus-x-microcarpa.jpg?v=1794664129"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/nagami-kumquat-tree-citrus-japonica-nagami.jpg?v=1794664876","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/kumquat-trees.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}