Nagami Kumquat Tree

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A Lifetime of Fresh, Easy-to-Grow Citrus • Drought-tolerant, requires no additional water • Pest & disease-resistant, which means no spraying • Dwarf tree, perfect for patios• Adapts to many soils and conditions Unlike other citrus fruit, the sweetest part of the kumquat is the peel. Ripe Nagami Kumquats are actually stored on the tree! Just pick them whenever you feel like enjoying a great-tasting snack. You can pop these juicy little fruits right into your mouth- no peeling needed! They make great marmalades, and you'll get a kick out of creating different desserts for family and friends. The Nagami Kumquat prefers sandy soils. Get larger, juicier kumquat fruit by growing them in sandy soil. If you are going to grow yours in a large container, use sand-based potting mix. This easy-to-grow citrus plant is resistant to insect and disease problems. It's the perfect candidate for fruit you can eat right off the branches. A lovely ornamental tree with beautiful blooms and decorative fruit. The Cantonese word kumquat means golden orange. Wait until you see how gorgeous your Nagami Kumquat tree is, filled with vibrantly-colored fruits. The fragrant blooms will be intoxicating in the heat of summer. This kumquat plant is very cold hardy in winters as low as 20 degrees F. The fruit ripens in February, the treat of fresh fruit for a midwinter feast. For fast fruit production, be sure to select very vigorous Nagami Kumquat plants. When ordering your citrus plants from Brighter Blooms, we guarantee you will be delighted by the health and vigor of the Nagami Kumquats you receive. They will arrive in great shape so you can just plant and enjoy from day one. If you live in an are colder than zone 8, bring your citrus tree indoors during the winter months. Due to agricultural shipping restrictions, we cannot ship this plant to CA, TX, LA, FL or AZ.

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