Limequat Citrus Tree - Citrus aurantifolia ? Fortunella japonica

Limequat Citrus Tree (Citrus aurantifolia × Fortunella japonica)

The Limequat combines the tartness of Key Limes with the convenience of Kumquats, creating a unique hybrid fruit that's both delicious and easy to enjoy fresh off the branch. These compact trees thrive indoors in containers, making them an excellent choice for apartment dwellers and home gardeners alike. When you buy Limequat trees online from Florida Plant Nursery, you'll receive a vigorous specimen ready to produce flavorful fruit in your own home.

Landscaping Uses

Limequat trees are perfectly suited for container gardening on patios, decks, and balconies throughout warmer months. Position them as attractive focal points on tables or in corners as living décor that doubles as a productive fruit source. In cooler climates, keep your tree potted indoors near a bright window, or move it outside during summer and return it inside before frost arrives.

Specifications

Height: 6–8 feet (container grown)
Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Sun: 6–8 hours daily (full sun preferred)
Water: Moderate; allow top soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining potting mix
USDA Zones: 8b–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant small yellow-green fruits you can eat whole without peeling
• Remarkably tolerant of drought, heat, and low-light conditions
• Requires minimal maintenance to bloom and fruit reliably
• Adapts beautifully to container living and indoor environments

Planting & Care

Select a south-facing window or outdoor location receiving at least six to eight hours of sunlight daily for best results. Plant in a well-draining potting soil using a container with drainage holes that's slightly larger than the root ball. Water when the top two inches of soil feel dry to the touch, typically once or twice weekly. During spring and summer, feed your tree with citrus-specific fertilizer every six weeks; reduce fertilizing to every two to three months during fall and winter. Increase humidity by misting foliage regularly or placing the pot on a pebble tray filled with water.