The harvesting season for Citrofortunella microcarpa, or calamondin orange, typically begins in late summer or early fall, usually in August or September.
calamondin orange
x Citrofortunella microcarpa
Calamondin orange (x Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a small citrus fruit native to Asia. Its sweet and sour taste is a combination of mandarin oranges and limes, making it incredibly versatile for cooking and baking. It can be eaten fresh, juiced, cooked into sauces and jams, or used as a garnish. The calamondin orange is a small, evergreen tree with a rounded shape, thorn-tipped leaves, and small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is drought, cold, and heat tolerant, making it an ideal ornamental plant. Enjoy the beauty of the foliage and sweet- sour fruit of the calamondin orange.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Greenwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10
Flowers:
Showy, White Flowers In Winter
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
green,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Calamondin oranges should be watered twice weekly using enough water so that the soil is evenly moist but not soggy. Allow the soil to become slightly dry before the next watering. During hot summer months, these plants may need more frequent watering. Water in the morning to allow the plant to dry off during the day, as this will reduce any chance of fungal diseases.
sunlight
Calamondin oranges (x Citrofortunella microcarpa) should receive at least 6-8 hours of bright sunlight daily for optimal growth. The amount of sunlight can fluctuate slightly throughout the different seasons, but the plant should not receive any less sunlight than 6-8 hours. For optimal health and growth, the best way to ensure your calamondin orange is receiving enough sunlight is to place it in a location that receives direct sunlight for the majority of the day during the peak growing seasons (spring, summer, and early autumn).
pruning
Calamondin Orange trees should be pruned during the winter months, when the tree is not actively growing. This will allow the pruning to focus on the shape of the plant rather than trying to keep up with its growth. Pruning should be done judiciously; removing dead or broken branches and any shoots that are receiving too much light or crowding out other branches. If the tree is growing too large, drastic pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to reduce the size of the tree. The planting should be monitored throughout the year so that excessive growth or dead branches can be removed as needed.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Calamondin oranges typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Citrofortunella microcarpa, or calamondin orange, typically begins in late summer or early fall, usually in August or September.
