2-3 Year Old Meiwa Kumquat Trees

As of 12/17/08 most have tons of small fruit.

Our Price $49.95...Our competition asks $79.95 for this tree.

OUT OF STOCK

Plus they DON'T offer our 3-Year Life and Price Guarantees.

About the Meiwa Kumquat Tree ...

The Meiwa Kumquat Tree (Fortunella crassifolia) tree often referred to as "sweet kumquats" are outstanding fruiting ornamental trees perfect for growing in containers due to their small size, abundance of fruit and compact growing habits. The Meiwa Kumquat trees can withstand temperatures below 20F (Zone 8-11), which make it easily grown in areas that are too cold for most varieties of citrus. The round fruit of the Meiwa Kumquats are widely considered to be the most delicious of the kumquat varieties.

Q. What do you know about the citrus called "Meiwa (Round) Kumquat"?

A. A long time favorite in China and Japan, this fruit has been in cultivation for perhaps a thousand years. Accounts appear in ancient Chinese manuscripts.

The name kumquat comes from the Chinese, and means "golden orange."

One of the hardiest kinds of citrus, kumquat trees can withstand temperatures as low as 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Grown commercially in Florida and California, they are also treated as yard trees by gardeners in warm climates.

The small, orange, citrus-like fruits are rather elongated. Though the size depends somewhat on the cultivar, they can reach two inches in length. The fruits are borne on small shoots with up to five or so fruits per shoot. Usually, they will ripen during the late fall and winter. These are generally available from November through the spring in supermarkets.

While the skin is very sweet, the tartness of the pulp provides a nice contrast. Some will have several seeds, while others don't. When ripe, kumquats can be eaten out of hand skin and all. They're also added to fruit salads and made into fruit drinks. These are traditionally prepared into preserves as well.

In addition to their culinary uses, kumquats are a great favorite for Christmas decorations. For this, the entire attractive, bright green branches with the vividly colored fruits are used. As if that isn't enough, kumquat trees are often used in citrus breeding programs to create interesting hybrids, such as the limequat that we also sell.

Kumquats are propagated mostly by grafting cuttings onto rootstocks. Because the plants hybridize easily, it is not a good idea to grow these plants from seed.

In addition to their role in fruit gardens, the kumquat tree can fulfill various functions in the landscape. It can be used as a small shade tree, a hedge, or property boundaries. It is also used to frame entryways, and serve as backgrounds for small species of flowering plants. Because the trees tend to be compact, they're a good choice for container gardens.

In general, kumquats like full sun, and do best if they are given a well-drained spot. When more than one tree is planted, they should be placed at least ten feet apart both ways.

Kumquat trees tend to be rather bushy and benefit from regular pruning.

Q: Can you ship to my state?
A: We can ship throughout the lower 48 United States, except for Arizona, California and Texas. Each citrus producing state prohibits importation of citrus trees from other areas.

Q: When do you ship?
A. We ship MONDAY and TUESDAY. Special orders throughout the week. Usually via UPS Ground but some by USPS priority mail.

Q: How do you handle cold weather shipping (zones 7 or less)?
A: In the winter months, we are concerned about keeping the trees above freezing in transit to colder states. We include Cold Weather Handling for an extra charge of $10.00 in the 7-or-less zone pricing. This includes special packaging and shipping by Priority Shipping service which is usually 2-3 days from the date we ship. If it is too cold we will hold the package until the following week to try again. Alternatively, you can choose to either delay shipment for up to 30 days or order when the weather is warmer just put that in the order page comments.

THE NEXT SHIPPING DATE IS 12/29/08.

Save $7 S & H when you BUY 2 Trees AND each tree is only

$42.50 for Zones 8-11 or $47.48 for zones 7 or less.

Save $16 S & H when you BUY 3 Trees AND each tree is only

$40.00 for Zones 8-11 or $43.32 for zones 7 or less.

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Because of agricultural regulations, we cannot ship citrus to AZ, CA or TX.
We do not ship citrus internationally.