PlantFiles: Limequat
X Citrofortunella floridana

I have had a Limequat in South Texas for two years. It bears a lot of fruit, however, it has a chemical taste. I was considering replacing it as the fruit does not taste like a lime, or even any other familiar citrus? I have drip irrigation and all my other citrus is great. What could be wrong?

I bought two of these Key lime (limequat) bushes from a Nursery in Stuart Florida. I have not put them in bigger pots yet but I need to very soon. They are both full of fruit not sure when they are ready to harvest. I have them in a bedroom with two grow lights in the room. I know it is not cold enough for them to be harmed here but we have had nothing but rain. I felt they needed more light and brought them inside. I will put them out in the spring. I have blooms coming out on both bushes and plenty of fruit on both.

A cross between a lime and a Kumquat - small like a kumquat and can be eaten like one (with the peel on) but tastes like a lime. It looks like a very small lime. Limequat fruits all year long so long as it gets some sun. Anytime a few warm days come along, it starts blooming again. Unlike a kumquat tree that grows tall and slender, the limquat grows similarly to the lime (fuller and rounder crown). And like all citrus, it has thorns. Very pretty tree and easy to prune and maintain. Doesn't mind cold, although very cold winters probably wouldn't suit it. Extremely rich in Vitamin C! The fruits can be used in cooking as in any recipe calling for lemon or lime. They are also great in marmalades and added to cold drinks.