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Nagami Kumquat Tree (Fortunella margarita)

Does not ship to Florida

The Nagami Kumquat is a compact, cold-hardy citrus tree that produces small, oval-shaped fruit bursting with sweet-tart flavor—and you can eat them whole, peel and all! Perfect for containers, patios, or small garden spaces, the Nagami is both ornamental and incredibly rewarding for home growers.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Dense, dark green evergreen leaves with a tidy, upright shape. Ideal for decorative use as well as fruit production.

• Fruit: Small, oval orange fruit (about 1–2 inches long). The peel is sweet, while the flesh is tart, creating a uniquely balanced flavor when eaten whole.

• Blooms: Fragrant white blossoms appear in spring and sometimes again in late summer.

• Size: Grows 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide in the ground; even more compact in containers.

Growing Conditions:

• USDA Zones: 8b–11

  • One of the most cold-tolerant citrus varieties! Mature trees can handle temperatures down to 18–20°F (-7 to -6°C).

• Sunlight: Needs full sun (6–8+ hours per day) for best fruiting and overall health.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Avoid soggy roots by planting in raised beds or containers with good drainage.

Cold Climate Growing Tips:

Nagami Kumquat is a fantastic option for colder areas or container gardening:

• Perfect for Pots: Grows beautifully in containers—just use citrus-friendly soil and a pot with drainage.

• Winter Ready: In colder climates (Zones 7 and below), bring indoors before hard frost. Place near a bright window or under grow lights.

• Low-Maintenance Indoors: Water less in winter and avoid over-fertilizing while it's semi-dormant.

Uses & Benefits:

• Edible Skins: Unlike most citrus, you eat Nagami kumquats whole! Their sweet skin and tangy flesh create a delightful flavor combo.

• Culinary Use: Great for snacking, candying, marmalades, chutneys, or adding zest to savory dishes and drinks.

• Decorative & Fragrant: With glossy leaves, bright orange fruit, and citrus-scented blooms, it’s as pretty as it is productive.

• Pollinator-Friendly: The flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.

Shipping Height: 18-24 inches

Shipping Pot Size: 

Rootstock: Grafted on standard rootstock

Pollination: Self-pollinating

Years to Bear Fruit: 2-4

Seeds: None

Mature Height: 6-10 Ft.

Light: Bright sun

Shipping: This tree ships from our partner nursery in Georgia. Our owner Billy Murphy personally visited the nursery to approve and select these citrus trees to give you more variety. This tree will ship within the continental United States excluding FL, AZ, AL, CA, HI, LA, or TX (due to agricultural restrictions). Do you live in Florida? CLICK HERE for our trees that ship within Florida.