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Meiwa Kumquat
Citrus japonica 'Meiwa'
Eaten whole, skin and all, which surprises everybody the first time. Meiwa is the round sweet kumquat rather than the tart oval Nagami, so it needs no apology. A small, neat, heavy-bearing plant that suits a pot indefinitely.
- RipensWinter harvest
- PollinationSelf-fertile, one tree is enough
- USDA zones9-11
- Mature size6 to 10 ft
- CategoryCitrus
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Shrub layer
Full sun
Hardy to about 22F
Grows well in a pot
High in vitamin C
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Browse what is in stockGrowing Meiwa Kumquat in Central Florida
Full sun and a container if you like; it stays small enough to keep on a patio for years. Hardier than most citrus. Water evenly while the fruit is sizing, because a dry spell makes the skin tough.
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