Changshou Kumquat have oblong golden-orange fruits with a stubby neck have an exceptionally thick and sweet skin. The flesh brings the acidic balance to the sweet skin and usually has very few seeds. This variety is said to be hardy down to 25 degrees F., so could be worth trying outdoors in mild climates. Also known as ‘Fukushu’.
Details
Botanical Name
Fortunella obovata 'Changshou'
Common Name
Changshou Kumquat
Hardiness Zone
- 9a
Appearance
Max Height
8 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Fall to Winter
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Juice
- Sauces
Fruit Colour
- Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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