Calamondin Citrus

The Calamondin is most likely of Chinese origin but is well known as a primary ingredient in Filipino cooking. The tree along with the fruit is highly ornamental. The flesh of the fruit is orange with a fine juicy acidic lime-orange flavor. The fruit is popular in cooking and used to flavor foods and drinks. Quite often grown as an outstanding ornamental due to its beautiful foliage and upright shape, to add to the beauty the Calamondin will often have flowers and fruit at the same time!
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USDA ZONES: 8-10 Outdoors, 4-11 Patio
 
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Description

Citrofortunella microcarpa 'Calamondin'

The Calamondin is most likely of Chinese origin but is well known as a primary ingredient in Filipino cooking. The tree along with the fruit is highly ornamental. The flesh of the fruit is orange with a fine juicy acidic lime-orange flavor. The fruit is popular in cooking and used to flavor foods and drinks. Quite often grown as an outstanding ornamental due to its beautiful foliage and upright shape, to add to the beauty the Calamondin will often have flowers and fruit at the same time! With nearly year-round blooms the ornamental quality is undeniable. Its upright character and handsome compact habit make the Calamondin the perfect container plant. In the ground the Calamondin can grow up to 10 feet tall. Each tree provides an abundant fruit set off a very beautiful compact tree.
Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Orange
Ripens:
January - December
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6.5
Tree Size:

10' height with 6' spread. Can be kept smaller with pruning.

Years to Bear:
1
Pollination:
Requires Pollenizer
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
to 20° F
Primary USDA Zone Range:
8 - 10
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
4 - 11
Chill Hours:
600 - 800
Size & Spacing

10' height with 6' spread. Can be kept smaller with pruning.

5 to 8 feet on center. Can be used as a hedge

Planting & Care
Calamondin trees must have well-draining soil and will not tolerate locations with standing water. Choose another location or create a raised bed 3 x 3 or mound your planting at least 12 to 18 inches above grade if poor drainage is suspected. Requires full sun, with at least 8 hours a day favoring the morning sun. Water regularly when getting established. Mulch to insure that roots remain cool and to retain surface moisture. Tree grows into a densely branched, full rounded crown. Calamondin trees will reach 10 feet outdoors but can easily be kept lower' with regular pruning. The flowers are white and very fragrant. Will tolerate more cold than most citrus.
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