Citrus japonica – Tiny Fruit, Big Flavour! 🍊🌿
 
Compact, colourful, and incredibly productive, Citrus japonica, also known as the Kumquat, is a charming fruiting tree that brings beauty and bite-sized citrus joy to any garden. This unique citrus produces small, oval fruits with a sweet edible rind and tangy flesh — perfect for snacking straight from the tree, making marmalade, or garnishing drinks. 🍬🍹
 
With its glossy green leaves, fragrant white blossoms, and striking orange fruits, this dwarf citrus looks as good as it tastes. It’s well-suited to pots, courtyards, and small garden beds — a favourite for edible gardens and ornamental plantings alike. 🌸🪴
 
Mature Size:
🔸 Height: 2 – 3 m
🔸 Width: 1.5 – 2 m
 
Why You’ll Love It:
 
🍊 Bite-sized, sweet-skinned fruit with tangy citrus flavour
🌿 Compact, upright habit ideal for pots and small spaces
🌸 Fragrant blossoms in spring followed by colourful fruit
🪴 Perfect for edible gardens, courtyards, and patios
💧 Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
 
Care Tips:
 
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during fruit development. Feed with citrus fertiliser throughout the growing season. Light pruning after fruiting will maintain shape and encourage new growth. Protect from frost when young.
 
Citrus japonica is a compact citrus powerhouse — perfect for gardeners who love flavour, fragrance, and fuss-free fruit. 🍊🌼✨