Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

$165.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L 50cm/75L 90L/100L

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90L/100L: Contact for a height guide.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m

Mature Width: 2m - 3m

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is expected to grow 20cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

Calamondin Cumquat (Citrus × microcarpa) is a compact evergreen citrus shrub or small tree producing small, round, orange fruit through the warmer months. Foliage is glossy, small, and dark green, providing dense year-round cover. The growth habit is upright, well-branched, and naturally tidy, suiting both garden and container culture.

Performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soils and reliable moisture during establishment and fruit development. Suited to warm temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean climates, and tolerates protected coastal conditions. Drought tolerant once established, with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods supporting consistent fruiting. Frost sensitive when young; protect or position out of cold airflows in cooler climates.

They look excellent in edible gardens, courtyard planting, feature pots on patios, and compact productive landscape schemes. Commonly specified for residential edible garden settings where ornamental form and reliable fruit production are required, and equally suited to commercial cafe and restaurant planting.

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Uses in my Garden

Edible Garden

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Is Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 4m

Mature Width: 2m - 3m

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is expected to grow 20cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Growth Rate of Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is expected to grow 20cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

Is Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree frost tolerant?

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree Flower?

Calamondin Cumquat produces masses of fragrant white flowers through spring and summer, often followed by small round orange edible fruit on mature plants. The blooms and colourful fruit create a highly ornamental display against the glossy evergreen foliage while also providing excellent edible value.

Does Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

Is Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree an Australian Native Tree?

No

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is Native to Cultivated citrus hybrid originating from Southeast Asia and widely grown as an ornamental edible citrus.

What is the Wildlife Value of Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree ?

Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within edible and ornamental gardens. The dense evergreen foliage also provides light shelter and habitat for beneficial insects and small birds year-round.

How much Sunlight does Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree need?

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Calamondin Cumquat performs best in rich, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable and organic matter is incorporated to support fertility and moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as poor drainage can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and fruit development for best results.

Is Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree Drought Tolerant?

Is Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Calamondin Cumquat shows moderate drought tolerance but performs best with consistent moisture to support reliable flowering, fruit production and healthy foliage growth.

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How To Plant Your Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree is expected to grow 20cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Calamondin Cumquat – Calamondin Citrus Tree in Different Soil

Calamondin Cumquat Calamondin Citrus Tree performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.