Limequat (Citrofortunella swinglei)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Citrofortunella swinglei is an evergreen Tree. It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Very acid, it can be used in all the ways that lemons are used. The fruit is about 35mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Very acid, it can be used in all the ways that lemons are used.; The fruit is about 35mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)