Calamondin

× Citrofortunella microcarpa

Mandarin × kumquat hybrid producing prolific clusters of small acidic orange fruit. Excellent ornamental container plant; popular across Southeast Asia for cooking.

Hardiness ratings

Calamondin hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 8–11 −12.2 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H4 −10 °C to −5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 8–9 −7 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 4–7 0 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Among the most cold-tolerant of edible citrus
  • Container-friendly and decorative; fruit hangs on the plant for months

Categories

Related plants

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Reference

Calamondin on Wikipedia