calamondin orange
x Citrofortunella microcarpa
Overview
Calamondin orange (x Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a small citrus fruit native to Asia. Its sweet and sour taste is a combination of mandarin oranges and limes, making it incredibly versatile for cooking and baking. It can be eaten fresh, juiced, cooked into sauces and jams, or used as a garnish. The calamondin orange is a small, evergreen tree with a rounded shape, thorn-tipped leaves, and small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is drought, cold, and heat tolerant, making it an ideal ornamental plant. Enjoy the beauty of the foliage and sweet- sour fruit of the calamondin orange.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "3-4" days.
Light
full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 10-10.
Pruning
Best pruned in December, January, February, February, March, April.
Propagation
Greenwood Cuttings, Grafting Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Mites, Scale insects.
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