Fortunella japonica, or Japanese Kumquat, is a small, evergreen citrus tree that produces vibrant, orange fruits that are edible straight from the tree.
Providing ornamental value with glossy dark green leaves and abundant fruits, it is an ideal choice for UK gardeners looking to grow citrus at home. The fruits are sweet-tart, perfect for eating fresh, making marmalade, or using in recipes.
Compact and slow-growing, this tree is perfect for patios, conservatories, or a sheltered garden spot. It adds colour and fragrance to the garden through summer and winter, and its manageable size makes it suitable even for small gardens, patios and even balconies.
Growing Information
- Location: Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot. In the UK, a south-facing wall, greenhouse, or conservatory is ideal to protect from frost.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Can be grown in large pots with good citrus compost for indoor or patio cultivation.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during dry periods.
- Frost Protection: Hardy to around -5°C, but fruiting and foliage are best protected from frost, can be moved indoors during the coldest months.
- Feeding: Apply a citrus fertiliser in spring and summer to support flowering and fruiting.
- Pollination & Fruiting: Flowers are self-fertile, producing fruit even when grown alone.
- Growth Rate & Size: Slow-growing, typically reaching 2–3 m (6–10 ft) tall in the garden; smaller in pots.
A superb choice for gardeners seeking a compact, fragrant and productive citrus tree, the Japanese Kumquat provides year-round greenery and abundant, edible fruits.
Perfect for patios, conservatories, or sheltered garden spots, and ideal for small gardens or container growing in the UK.
Available in a single plant in a 7cm pot - the plants are currently 18cm tall inc. the pot
