Citrus mitis, or sometimes Citrus madurensis, is also widely known as calamondin, or miniature orange. As It makes a good potted plant, it is often seen indoors or under glass. But the calamondin is a small evergreen tree that can reach more that 15 ft in height. Like most Citrus, the white flowers are strongly perfumed. The little orange fruits are very sour.
The calamondin is a very ornemental little Citrus. It will withstand very moderate negative temperature, such as 30°F to 24°F (-1°C to -5°C). It can be grown outside in USDA zones 9b and warmer.
The calamondin has an evergreen foliage. The leaves are small, dark-green, with a rounded tip.
Flowers of the calamondin are strongly and pleasantly perfumed.
The calamondin looks like a small orange. It is a 2 inches orange fruit, which is very sour and acidic. It is edible, even if very seldom eaten raw. It can be processed into preserves or jams.
Citrus mitis requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The calamondin needs a well-drained and fertile ground. It dislikes alcaline soils.
The calamondin is susceptible to common Citrus pests and diseases.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 5.00 m
Width 3.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -4.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering The calamondin can be propagated by seeds, even if it is generally propagated by air layers, or by cuttings.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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