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Calamondin ( Calamonsi )
Calamondin ( Calamonsi )
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The Calamondin (Citrus × microcarpa, also known as Calmonsi) is a versatile and ornamental citrus variety prized for its small, bright orange fruit and fragrant flowers. Known for its tangy, tart flavor, this compact citrus is perfect for culinary use, beverages, marmalades, and decorative container planting.
🍊 Fruit & Flower Characteristics
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Fruit Size & Shape: Small, round, bright orange fruit averaging 1–2 inches in diameter.
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Flavor & Aroma: Tart and tangy, ideal for marmalades, juice, or garnishes. Fragrant white blossoms add a delightful citrus aroma to your garden.
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Seed Content: Contains seeds.
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Harvest Season: Fruit can be harvested year-round in warm climates, with peak production in winter and early spring.
🌳 Tree Characteristics
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Mature Size: Reaches 6–10 feet in height and 6–8 feet in width in the ground; smaller when grown in containers.
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Growth Habit: Upright, compact, and bushy; excellent for container planting, patios, or small landscapes.
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Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11; can be grown in containers in cooler zones with winter protection.
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Pollination: Self-fertile; produces abundant fruit without requiring another tree.
🌱 Planting & Care
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best fruiting and flower production.
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is essential.
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Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
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Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release citrus fertilizer in spring and summer.
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Pruning: Prune lightly to maintain shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches.
The Calamondin tree is a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a compact, multi-purpose citrus tree that produces tangy, decorative fruit and fragrant blossoms year-round. Its combination of ornamental beauty and culinary utility makes it a standout addition to home gardens, patios, and container plantings.
Important: Citrus Delivery & HLB Information
Delivery schedule: We group citrus deliveries approximately twice a month, targeting the first and last Friday. Dates are estimates, not guaranteed. We confirm each delivery after verifying nursery availability and routing.
HLB and availability: Citrus stock and transportation are subject to availability and California citrus quarantine restrictions. Every tree is inspected before delivery, but inspection cannot guarantee freedom from latent disease or future exposure. Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, is a serious bacterial disease affecting California citrus.
Warranty: We do not offer a voluntary post-delivery citrus tree health or survival warranty. This does not limit rights or remedies required by law, including rights concerning the condition of trees when supplied.
Professional planting is available separately. Please contact us if you require a specific delivery date.
How ordering works
Use our website to request your preferred variety and container size. Submitting a request does not complete a purchase or guarantee availability. We verify stock and plant health, then confirm your selection, pricing and estimated delivery window. No payment is accepted until stock and plant health have been verified. If your selection is unavailable or does not meet our health standards, we discuss suitable alternatives with you before proceeding.
Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included. Explore professional planting or request a variety or specimen.
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