Citrus Japonica (Variegated Cumquat)
Citrus Japonica (Variegated Cumquat)
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Add year-round colour and fresh citrus to your garden with Citrus Japonica (Variegated Cumquat). This striking evergreen tree is admired for its attractive green and cream variegated foliage and its abundant crop of small golden-orange fruit. The fruit features a sweet edible rind with tangy flesh, making it ideal for eating fresh, preserving, marmalades, desserts, and garnishes. Its ornamental appearance makes it a standout feature in gardens, courtyards, patios, and large containers.
Combining decorative foliage with fragrant white blossoms and productive harvests, Variegated Cumquat offers beauty throughout every season. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun and rewards gardeners with both exceptional ornamental value and delicious home-grown citrus.
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Mature height
2.5–4 m
Mature width
2–3 m
Spacing
3–4 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Green and cream variegated foliage, white fragrant flowers, golden-orange fruit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring, with fruit ripening from autumn through winter
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low; water regularly during establishment, apply a quality citrus fertiliser, and prune lightly after fruiting to maintain shape while removing any non-variegated shoots
Root System
Non-invasive, fibrous root system suitable for gardens and large containers with well-drained soil