Calamondin Orange

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Citrofortunella mitis (Calamondin Orange)

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This extremely cold-hardy ornamental mandarin is beautiful year-round. Its small, oval, red-orange fruit appear on the tree at all times due to its everbearing nature. The fruit can be preserved whole or used to make marmalade. It is also excellent as a container tree. When fully ripe, the rind is sweet with a tart center, making it ideal for citrus drinks. “Calimasi” drinks are sold by vendors in the Philippines.
Zones 910.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Good
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Well Drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.