Citrus — Nagami
Fortunella margarita 'Nagami'
Nagami Cumquat - Fortunella margarita 'Nagami'
A small evergreen tree which is well suited to growing in pots. Due to slow maturity fruit remains on the tree for a long time. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used for preserved, brandies, jams etc.
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Fruit information
Maturity: October to January.
Fruit size: Small 3.5cm long x 2-4cm wide.
Fruit shape: Oblong, tear shaped, oval.
Skin: Sweet and oily, bright orange, thin.
Flesh colour: Bright orange.
Texture: 2-5 seeds, very pulpy.
Flavour: Quite sour, however, the skin is usually eaten as it is quite sweet.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage period: stores and ships well due to thick peel.
Yield: crops very heavily but matures unevenly.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Bloom period: after November.
Tree shape: Small evergreen tree, thornless. Light green branches.
Flower: white flowers, sweetly scented.
Height: 3m approximately.
Leaf colour: compact foliage, very glossy dark green.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun and well watered. Will grow all throughout Australia apart from mountain areas.
Disease: Can suffer from sooty mould and scale insects.
Cultivation notes: Well suited for colder climates but requires warm weather for a better crop. Has sweeter fruit when grown in warmer climates.
Harvest notes: Fruit is clipped with leaves still on - approximately 2-3 leaves.
Comments: Protect from frost when young. Requires well drained soil. Grow well in pots.
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