CITRUS japonica 'Nagami' KUMQUAT

Description:Common name: Nagami Kumquat. Strongly fragrant white flowers are freely produced from Spring to Summer followed by many fruits, about the size of large Olives

Uses: Citrus are relatively easy plants to grow if simple rules are followed. Once followed they reward you with strongly scented flowers and of course ? fruit!

Climate/Position: : During summer stand trees outside in a sheltered spot, gradually moving the plant into full sun. When the weather cools in the late autumn bring the plants in to an unheated, well-ventilated conservatory or greenhouse

Height/Spread: 3 metres, spread 2 metres. This is restricted by the size of container they are grown in

Soil Requirements: Will grow in quite heavy soil if well drained. If grown in a container then refresh soil every 3 years or so

Pruning: Cut the canopy back by a third each year and remove any damaged or dead stems

Special Requirements: Water thoroughly during the growing season but do not allow to stand in water. Feed throughout the growing season with summer Citrus feed. Beware of glasshouse pests such as Red Spider Mite, Whitefly and Scale Insect