Citrus x microcarpa
CALAMONDIN, CALAMANDARIN
Rutaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: not found wild

Other Botanical Names: Citrus madurensis, C. microcarpa, C. mitis, C. reticulata, Fortunella margarita, x Citrofortunella mitis, x C. microcarpa

Other Common Names: Calamansi, Calamonding, China Orange, Golden Lime, Musk Lime, Panama Orange, Philippine Lime

 
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Citrus x microcarpa
CALAMONDIN, CALAMANDARIN
Rutaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
5m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: orange

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal & contemporary designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, large planter, standard

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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