Kumquat Citrus Tree 'Citrus Fortunella' Chinese Orange, Fruit Plants, Self-Fertile, Reliable Supplied as 1x 2.5-Litre Potted Plant By Suttons

• Grow these exotic Kumquats at home! Kumquats, sometimes known as Chinese oranges, are the smallest of the common citrus fruits.
• Unusually, the skin and zest of a kumquat is sweet, while the juicy insides are tart with a hint of bitterness.
• These plants are self-fertile and one of the most reliable citrus plants for fruiting with heavy crops of bright orange fruit with a superb flavour.
• Supplied as 1 x Citrus Tree - Kumquat (Citrus Fortunella) in a 2.5-litre nursery pot.

We supply the Citrus Fortunella - this is the most common form of Kumquat and better suited to the UK climate. The notable attribute apart from good climate adaptability is that the fruits can be eaten whole (so long as you spit the pips out) skin & all! Kumquats, sometimes known as Chinese oranges, are the smallest of the common citrus fruits. Unusually, the skin and zest of a kumquat is sweet, while the juicy insides are tart with a hint of bitterness. A real winter treat, you can eat kumquats whole with no need to peel them. Why not try cooking them with sugar and spices for delicious compotes and aromatic chutneys? Or make your own kumquat liqueur? These plants are self-fertile and one of the most reliable citrus plants for fruiting with heavy crops of bright orange fruit with a superb flavour. Supplied in a 2.5 litre pot. Citrus trees are surprisingly hardy, tolerating low temperatures and will thrive in most gardens given a warm sunny position. In the UK they are perhaps best grown in a large pot or other suitable containers as this will make it easier for them to be moved as conditions determine. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality change. Founded in 1806, Suttons has over 200 years of gardening experience and a reputation for delivering quality seeds, plants & equipment to guarantee you get the most from your garden. We are proud to grow the majority of our plants at our nursery in Devon, which allows us to put them through rigorous trials and testing to provide the highest quality produce. Every year, our horti experts source new and improved flower, fruit and vegetable varieties with a wide varieties of ways to buy - everything from seeds, plugs, potted plants, large show-stopping plants and more!