Fortunella spp., Kumquat

Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop


Release Date: 1/5/2022

Reviewed At: 4/3/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr368-2012

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

Authors

Michael Andreu
Michael Andreu
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, forest systems, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Melissa Friedman
Melissa Friedman
staff
University of Florida

research and extension writer; UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture, Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL

Robert Northrop
Robert Northrop
County agent
University of Florida

program county Extension agent IV, M.S., urban forestry, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Seffner, FL

Publication #FOR300

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