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Fortunella margarita 'Nagami'

 
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Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Fortunella (for-tun-NEL-uh) (Info)
Species: margarita (mar-gar-EE-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Nagami

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

7 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Propagation Methods:
By grafting
By budding

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive rdbobt On Nov 8, 2003, rdbobt wrote:

My Husband received this plant for Christmas last year. As soon as the temperature warmed to nights above 50, it was set in hot sun and bloomed it's little heart out here in zone 8.Cut the fruit in slices or just halves and put in a glass of ice tea.It is not only tasty but pretty.

Positive Nitrocld On Jan 15, 2003, Nitrocld wrote:

This makes a great lunch addition.

Positive IslandJim On Oct 8, 2002, IslandJim from Keizer, OR
(Zone 8b) wrote:

Wonderful smallish citrus tree. Bears profusely. Makes a great pre-decorated Christmas tree in subtropical climates. Fruit is eaten out of hand [rind and all] or candied. Also makes very good marmalade.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Foley, Alabama
Tucson, Arizona
San Marino, California
Venice, California
Dade City, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Rockledge, Florida
Venice, Florida
Carmel, New York
Beaufort, South Carolina
Bluffton, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Lexington, South Carolina
Houston, Texas
San Antonio, Texas



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