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Fortunella crassifolia 'Meiwa'

Family Rutaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The fruit Fortunella crassifolia 'Meiwa' (sweet kumquat) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during early summer to early autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Fortunella crassifolia 'Meiwa' (sweet kumquat) produces showy fruit. A specimen plant, Fortunella crassifolia 'Meiwa' (sweet kumquat) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Fortunella crassifolia 'Meiwa' (sweet kumquat) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets.