Compact, hardy citrus with round kumquats eaten whole, skin and all.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How 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 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Round fruit eaten whole — the Meiwa is sweeter and less sharp than most kumquats
- One of the hardiest citrus, tolerating light frost; an excellent container plant
- Slow-growing and compact; not reliably hardy outdoors in Canada
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