Calamondin Citrus Tree
A compact citrus tree with glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers, and small orange fruits with tart flesh and edible peel; well suited to protected Phoenix gardens and containers. Special Features Fragrant flowers; ornamental, edible fruit useful for drinks, sauces, and preserves; self-fertile; relatively cold tolerant for citrus once established. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and […]
Fukushu Kumquat
Fukushu kumquat is a compact citrus tree with broad, glossy leaves and large, oval to pear-shaped orange fruit. The sweet, edible rind contrasts with tart flesh; fruit is eaten whole or used in preserves. Special Features Self-fertile; edible peel; fragrant flowers; ornamental fruit; more cold tolerant than many other citrus once established. Problems & Solutions […]
Meiwa Kumquat
Compact citrus tree bearing round to oval, golden-orange kumquats with sweet edible peel and relatively sweet flesh; fruit is eaten whole or used in preserves. Special Features Sweet edible fruit, fragrant flowers, ornamental winter fruit, and relatively good cold tolerance for citrus. Self-fertile; one tree can produce fruit. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and exposed […]
Nagami Kumquat
Compact citrus tree bearing oval orange kumquats with sweet edible peel and tart flesh. Nagami fruit is eaten whole or used in marmalade. Special Features Self-fertile; ornamental edible fruit; fragrant flowers; among the most cold-tolerant citrus trees once established, though flowers and fruit are more frost-sensitive. Problems & Solutions Phoenix heat and reflected sun can […]