Kumquat

Kumquat – The tree is evergreen, slow growing, and depending on the species, can grow from 2.5 to 4.5 m high. His rest period is extremely long. Kumquat blooms in June or July. Its tree tolerates temperatures even below zero, all thanks to a long standstill. Its leaves suffer at -8 ° C and its fruits at -5 ° C. Its color is yellowish to orange. The bark of the fruit is shiny, soft and is the most delicious as well as the most aromatic part of the fruit, while the flesh with the seeds is acidic and slightly bitter. The fruits are eaten mostly with the bark, but are also processed into marmalades, syrups, liqueurs. As it tolerates low temperatures, it is grown outdoors in areas with a less harsh climate. It belongs to small and decorative trees, so it can be successfully grown in pots in areas with harsh winters, either in a greenhouse or on the porch. It does not tolerate sudden changes in temperatures. During vegetation, it needs to be replenished every 15 days.