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CITRUS Kumquat
(C.japonica) orange edible fruits with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
Further Reading....
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Evergreenmid- to light green, glossy leaves to 10cm (4in) long with distinctive vein patterns
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White
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Height2.5-3.6m (8-12ft)
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Spread1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitProduces round to oval orange-yellow fruit 2.5cm (1in) in diameter with mildly acidic pulp and sweet, edible skin
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Tall ShrubOr small tree, usually many-branched with spines in the leaf axils. Produces axillary clusters of flowers
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
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Full sun
CITRUS Kumquat
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCitrus japonica. Syn Fortunella japonica. The most diminutive of the citrus familyPests & DiseasesRed spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugsPlace of originsouthern China
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Flower ShapeCup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 1cm (½in) across
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soil
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Citrus Trees - Care Guide
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Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
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Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
Citrus Feed
A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter.
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00