Fortunella margarita, Kumquat

### Fortunella margarita (Kumquat)

**Common Name:** Kumquat
**Family:** Rutaceae
**Origin:** Asia
**Max Height:** 2-4 m
**Spread:** 3 m
**PH Level:** Basic
**Fragrance:** No

**Tolerance and Requirements:**
– **Drought Tolerance:** Medium
– **Salinity Tolerance:** Low
– **Sun Tolerance:** Medium
– **Wind Tolerance:** Medium
– **Water Requirement:** Medium
– **Pest Tolerance:** Low
– **Disease Tolerance:** Low
– **Growth Rate:** Medium

Fortunella margarita, commonly known as Kumquat, is a small, oval-shaped citrus fruit with a distinctive sour-sweet flavor and easily peelable yellow to orange skin. Rich in vitamin C, kumquats can add a bright citrus note to any dish.

This broadleaf evergreen features dark green, glossy leaves and produces olive-sized fruits that resemble miniature oranges. Initially classified in the Fortunella genus, the kumquat is now classified as Citrus japonica, aligning it with oranges, lemons, and other citrus trees. When ripe, the kumquat fruit has a sweet, edible skin and slightly sour flesh inside, making it a unique and delightful fruit.