Nagami Kumquat Flower

Did you know

• Nagami kumquats are unique among citrus because the peel is sweet while the flesh is tart, and they are eaten whole.
• The fragrant white flowers can bloom multiple times a year, with the main flush in late spring.
• Kumquats are the most cold-hardy of commercial citrus, surviving temperatures as low as 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In Chinese and Vietnamese culture, kumquat trees are a traditional Lunar New Year decoration symbolizing prosperity.
• The name 'kumquat' comes from the Cantonese word 'gam gwat' meaning 'golden orange.'

Color meanings

Uses

• culinary
• ornamental
• marmalade
• candied fruit