One of the hardiest and most attractive Citrus varieties, Calamondin blooms year-round and fills the air with its wonderful citrus fragrance. Following the flowers are abundant, tasty, 1″ diameter, bright orange fruit which are used like a lemon or lime. The fruit makes delicious juice and marmalade, and is used for flavoring fish and other dishes. Calamondin is hardy to 20F. or below.
Details
Botanical Name
Citrus madurensis
Common Name
Calamondin Citrus
Hardiness Zone
- 9a
Appearance
Max Height
5 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Early Spring to Late Winter
Edible Use
- Juice
- Preserves
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Spring to Late Winter
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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