Citrofortunella microcarpa Calamondin orange (Rutaceae) Evergreen tree

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Citrofortunella microcarpa
Calamondin orange
Evergreen tree
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The Citrofortunella microcarpa plant species is found in A bi-generic hybrid, Citrus reticulata x Fortunella margarita?[200]. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Calamondin orange. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. mitis. (Blanco.)J.Ingram.&H.E.Moore.

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Latin Name:  Citrofortunella microcarpa
Common Name:  Calamondin orange
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  (Bunge.)Wijnands.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a position in full sun in a fertile well-drained but not dry soil[188]. Prefers a moderately heavy loam with a generous amount of compost and sand added and a very sunny position[1, 200]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain but they do tolerate a few degrees of frost[200], so it should be possible to grow them in selected areas in the mildest parts of the country[K]. Plants are susceptible to lime-induced and magnesium-deficiency chlorosis[188]. A popular house plant[200], pot-grown specimens less than 30cm tall can carry a dozen or more fruits[K]. There are several named varieties, selected both for ornament and for fruit[183, 200].

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