Fortunella spp., Kumquat
Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop
Natural Resources
Abstract
Many people find kumquat trees attractive and useful yard specimens. Their dark green leaves and contrasting bright orange fruits give them ornamental quality, and their relatively small size makes them easy to care for once they’re established. Because kumquats generally require less care than other citrus trees, they may be a good choice for gardeners with less time or experience, but who still desire an attractive and tasty citrus tree. If space is an issue, kumquats also do well in containers as long as they receive proper sunlight and watering.
About this Publication
This document is FOR300, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2012. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the lastest version of this publication.
About the Authors
Michael G. Andreu, associate professor; Melissa H. Friedman, research scientist; School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; and Robert J. Northrop, Extension forester, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Andreu, M. G., Friedman, M. H., & Northrop, R. J. (2012). Fortunella spp., Kumquat. EDIS, 2012(10). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr368-2012

