Calamondin Tree - Citrus ? microcarpa

Calamondin Tree (Citrus × microcarpa)

The Calamondin Tree is a remarkable dwarf citrus that combines the best traits of mandarins and kumquats, producing small, vibrant fruits perfect for cooking, beverages, and fresh eating. Known for its cold tolerance and ability to thrive indoors or outdoors, this versatile tree rewards growers with fragrant flowers and abundant harvests multiple times per year. When you buy Calamondin online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're getting a proven performer that bears fruit within just one to two years.

Landscaping Uses

Grow your Calamondin in a container on a sunny patio, balcony, or indoors near a bright window for year-round enjoyment. In warmer climates, plant it as an ornamental hedge or specimen tree in your garden. Container growing makes it ideal for colder regions—simply move it indoors when temperatures drop, or protect outdoor plantings during freezing weather.

Specifications

Height: 8–12 feet (container-grown, typically smaller)
Width: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic citrus potting mix
USDA Zones: 9–11 (with winter protection in Zone 8)

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces multiple flushes of fragrant blooms and fruit throughout the year, with harvests from June through November
• Generates abundant yields on young plants, with productivity increasing as the tree matures
• Thin-skinned, tangy-sweet fruits work beautifully in marmalades, juices, baking, and cooking applications
• Hardy enough to tolerate cooler temperatures compared to most citrus varieties, and adapts well to container cultivation

Planting & Care

Select a location with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily and plant in well-draining soil or citrus-formulated potting mix. Water thoroughly after planting, then maintain consistent moisture by checking soil depth with your finger—water only when the top 2 to 3 inches feel dry. During the growing season (spring and summer), apply citrus-specific fertilizer every six weeks; reduce feeding to every 2 to 3 months in fall and winter. For container plants, use a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the shipped container, and position it in a south-facing window for optimal light exposure.