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Fortunella margarita

Family Rutaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Fortunella margarita (dwarf nagami kumquat) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to early fall. This fruit is rounded in form and has medium green foliage that is matte, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Fortunella margarita (dwarf nagami kumquat) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning fruit which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Fortunella margarita .