Description

General aspect and origins - 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.
Leaves - The Fukushu kumquat is a relatively vigorous tree, and has leaves which are more rounded than other kumquats.
Flowers - Flowers are simple, white and very fragrant.
Fruits - 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.

Culture

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.
Soil - The Fukushu kumquat needs a well-drained ground.

Propagation

The Fukushu kumquat is generally propagated by cuttings, air layers, or is grafted.