Round kumquat

Profile

Family

Rutaceae

Habit

Tree

Height

3 m

Spread

2.5 m

Growth

slow

Lifespan

50 years

First yield

after 3 years

Hardiness

zone 8–12

Shade tolerance

full sun

Soil

Sand, Silt

Soil moisture

dry – moist

pH

5.5 – 7

Flowering & harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Other uses: Use in agroforestry: Kumquats can be used as a hedge or ornamental plant. They are also useful in permaculture systems, as they attract pollinators and bear fruit. 1. Nectar – nectar- and pollen-rich flowers: Yes – Kumquat flowers produce nectar and pollen and so attract pollinators such as bees and other beneficial insects. 2. Wildlife – food (fruit, seeds, leaf litter, shelter, nesting site, roost): Yes – The fruits of kumquats are eaten by birds and mammals. The dense foliage provides good cover and can offer shelter to small animals or birds. It can also provide limited nesting opportunities for small birds. 3. Shelter for invertebrates (overwintering sites, leaf litter, ground cover): Yes – The tree can provide shelter to some invertebrates, while its leaf litter provides overwintering sites for insects. 4. Pest confuser (scent): Yes – The strong citrus scent of kumquat leaves and fruits can naturally deter certain pests and is therefore a useful means of pest confusion in the garden.

Growing

Sonniger, geschützter Standort mit durchlässigem, leicht saurem Boden; in kühleren Regionen als Kübelpflanze frostfrei überwintern. Mäßig gießen und im Sommer düngen.

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