Centennial Variegated Kumquat (Citrus sinensis x Fortunella margarita)
DESCRIPTION
Centennial Variegated Kumquat (Citrus sinensis x Fortunella margarita) is a particular variegated hybrid.
ORIGIN
It seems to origin from U.S.
It’s the result of a spontaneous variegated mutation observed in the US.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant is highly compacted and spherical in shape.
-Leaves: leaves are small, round-shape to slightly lanceolate, and extremely variegated in colour.
FRUIT
-Shape: At maturity, the fruits acquire an orange color and the striping becomes less pronounced. The fruits are oval and necked, up to two and one-half inches long, with a smooth rind.
-Flavour: The flesh is acidic, juicy, light orange, and low-seeded.
-Colour: Variegated to bright orange according to harvesting time.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: It’s a 4 season variety, so it basically produces fruit every season of the year.
It usually starts to bloom during Summer as a classic Kumquat.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: It can be eaten just like a kumquat, it’s delicious.
You can also make amazing marmalades, liquors, cakes with it.
-Ornamental: Centennial Variegated Kumquat is one of the best ornamental citrus of our collection, for its colour and its shape.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -8°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!