Citrus × microcarpa (Espaliered Calamondin)
Citrus × microcarpa (Espaliered Calamondin)
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Espaliered Calamondin is a compact, evergreen citrus tree expertly trained into a flat espalier form, making it ideal for fences, walls, courtyards, and gardens where space is limited. It produces abundant crops of small, vibrant orange fruit with a refreshingly tart flavour and aromatic juice, perfect for juices, marmalades, sauces, desserts, marinades, and beverages. Fragrant white blossoms and glossy dark green foliage provide year-round ornamental appeal, while the structured espalier shape creates an elegant architectural feature.
Easy to grow and highly productive, Espaliered Calamondin thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering generous harvests without occupying much garden space. Its trained growth habit makes it an excellent choice for urban gardens, patios, edible landscapes, and decorative boundary plantings. Combining ornamental beauty with delicious, versatile fruit, this espaliered citrus is a practical and attractive addition to any home garden.
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Mature height
2–3 m (trained)
Mature width
1–2 m (trained)
Spacing
2–3 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy dark green foliage, fragrant white flowers, bright orange fruit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Summer (with intermittent flowering in warm climates)
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low; water regularly during establishment and fruit development. Feed with a quality citrus fertiliser in spring and summer. Lightly prune after fruiting to maintain the espalier shape, remove unwanted shoots, and tie in new growth as required. Protect young plants from severe frost.
Root System
Compact, fibrous, non-invasive root system suitable for planting along walls, fences, courtyards, and in large containers.