Kumquat Trees

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Grow Delicious, Tropical Fruit at Home For those in warm, southern regions, Kumquat trees are a beautiful and delicious selection to enhance your garden . Each kind of Kumquat tree produces a variation of sweet citrus fruit that can fluctuate in both size and taste. Kumquat harvest seasons are often plentiful, and can be enjoyed year after year. Types of Kumquat Tree Though all Kumquat trees produce similar fruit and display many similar features, there are a few key differences among the common varieties. Nagami Kumquat Tree : The Kumquat is the smallest citrus fruit. Among the most traditional types of Kumquat, the Nagami has a skinny, gray-brown trunk with emerald green foliage and vibrant orange fruit. This kumquat variation is sweet and juicy. You can eat it straight from the tree or use the fruit in many different recipes. Nagami Kumquat Tree care is relatively simple. This plant is drought-tolerant, as well as pest and disease-resistant. Calamondin Orange Tree : This hybrid fruit tree is often grown in hedges, producing a delightful cross between a Mandarin orange and a traditional Kumquat. Its leaves are oblong and abundant, creating a pleasant leafy ball perched atop the thin, brown trunk. Other Kumquat varieties include: Marumi Kumquat: Smaller than the Nagami Kumquat, with thorns and smaller leaves. Meiwa Kumquat: Also known as a "round" or "sweet" Kumquat, this is a dwarf Kumquat tree that's great for pots. Centennial Variegated Kumquat: This is a larger, sweeter Kumquat variety with striped flesh. Benefits of Kumquat Trees To start, Kumquat trees are among the easiest to gr ow , including potted varieties. These oblong, brightly colored fruits are fresh and delicious, with edible skin and juicy flesh. They can flower and fruit up to twice a year, so you’ll have plenty to share . The fruit itself is phenomenal in salads, incorporated into cakes, marmalades, or eaten right off the tree. Kumquat trees are not particularly large, reaching a maximum height o