Fortunella obovata is also known as Fukushu kumquat, and sometimes Changshou kumquat. Some botanists suspect this kumquat to actually be a hybrid of Fortunella japonica. The Fukushu kumquat bears edible round to obovate fruits, with an acidic pulp and a sweet rind.
As other kumquats, the Fukushu kumquat should be relatively frost hardy, down the low twenties (-7°C) and maybe less if the negatif temperatures are brief.
The Fukushu kumquat is a relatively vigorous tree, and has leaves which are more rounded than other kumquats.
Flowers are simple, white and very fragrant.
The Fukushu kumquat is a round to obovate fruit, and is orange when ripe. It has an acidic pulp and a sweet rind. As other kumquats, this fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, and is generally eaten fresh with its rind, or transformed into marmalades, jelies, and so on.
Fortunella obovata requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The Fukushu kumquat needs a well-drained ground.
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Category - shrub
Dimensions
Height 4.00 m
Width 4.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -10.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -8.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering The Fukushu kumquat is generally propagated by cuttings, air layers, or is grafted.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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