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| Identification |
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Genus
Fortunella
Species
margarita
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
oval kumquat
Nagami kumquat
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S9285
Data source
GrUnFr p183
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-11
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is oblong, 1 1/2 inches long 3/4 inch in diameter, red-orange colored with a thick waxy rind. It has a juicy, sweetly acidic pulp. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Fortunella margarita is often used as syrup and in candy. Oval kumquat (sometimes called Nagami kumquat) is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Syrup
Candy
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
oblong, 1 1/2 inches long 3/4 inch in diameter, red-orange colored with a thick waxy rind
Flavor / texture
has a juicy, sweetly acidic pulp
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Fortunella margarita to produce fruit. Oval kumquat (in some places called Nagami kumquat) is typically propagated by seed. This plant is thought to originate from China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Fortunella margarita is evergreen.
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