Plant · GBIF taxon 3831801
Kumquat
Citrus japonicaAlso known as Round Kumquat, Marumi Kumquat, Morgani Kumquat
Kumquats are compact evergreen shrubs or small trees native to East Asia, distinguished by dark glossy foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and small golden-orange fruits. Unlike most citrus trees, they demonstrate remarkable cold hardiness, entering a winter dormancy that allows them to survive brief freezes. Spring flowers attract a wide variety of native pollinators, while dense branching provides sheltered nesting sites for songbirds.
EvergreenFragrantFruit Bearing
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic (autotroph)
Predators
- Citrus Swallowtail Caterpillars
- Rats
- Fruit Flies
ThreatsCitrus greening disease (huanglongbing), extreme freezes, and habitat loss
HabitatsSubtropical forests, orchards, and cultivated gardens
Life span30–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderSapindales
- FamilyRutaceae
- GenusCitrus
- SpeciesCitrus japonica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Rind oils are toxic to dogs and cats if ingested; wild fruits have dangerous toxic look-alikes.
Responsible observation
- Light Needs: Place in full sun for at least six hours daily to encourage dense flowering.
- Soil Requirements: Plant in well-draining, slightly acidic soil to prevent root rot.
- Pet Precautions: Keep fallen foliage and rinds away from curious dogs and cats.
Host Plant D. Gordon E. Robertson / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Ellen Levy Finch (Elf) / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Dinesh Valke from Thane, India / CC BY-SA 2.0 · cc-by-sa
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