{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/nagami-kumquat-tree-citrus-japonica-nagami","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}