Round Kumquat (Fortunella japonica)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Fortunella japonica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring, but it can also be eaten raw. — Fruit - usually cooked and used in jellies, preserves etc or used as a flavouring, but it can also be eaten raw.; The whole fruit, including the peel, is eaten.; The fruit is acid whilst the peel is sweet.; The peel is golden-yellow, smooth, thinner and somewhat sweeter than the oval kumquat, F.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 8)