Limequat
Limequat is a medium-sized, compact growing evergreen fruiting tree. This is a hybrid between a Lime and Cumquat. The foliage is highly aromatic and a lovely rich green. Petite white fragrant blooms appear in late Spring. Following the blooms, are orange teardrop-shaped fruits which have a lovely lime flavour. The fruit is very juicy. Fertilise Limequat throughout the peak growing seasons. Low water requirements through winter, however, keep the tree well-watered throughout Summer.
All Citrus will take up to 3 years to produce a harvestable crop. It isn’t uncommon in the first 12-18 months for the fruit to form on the tree but be undersize or lacking flavour. In the first 12 months the tree will be establishing its roots into the soil, the second year you should be establishing the framework of the tree and then in the third year, they should begin to crop. Uneven weather conditions can also affect the fruiting times, crops and yield.
Position: Full Sun
Height: 3-4m
Width: 3m
Garden Uses:
Feature plant
Food garden
General Landscaping