Eustis Limequat
$59.97
A cross between Mexican Key Lime and kumquat, Eustis Limequat is sure to wow your friends at the next cocktail party! Having the best characteristics of both parents Eustis Limequat has a strong and fragrant tart lime flavor as well as an edible skin. Everbearing and highly productive.
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Description
A cross between Mexican Key Lime and kumquat, Eustis Limequat is sure to wow your friends at the next cocktail party! Having the best characteristics of both parents Eustis Limequat has a strong and fragrant tart lime flavor as well as an edible skin. Everbearing and highly productive.
Latin Name: Fortunella japonica x Citrus aurantiifolia
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Flying Dragon is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit production. Trees will rarely exceed 5 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Survives down to at least -6° C. Might be worth trying outdoors with protection, or in a more sheltered spot even here in Southwestern Ontario, but for better results, you may want to bring it indoors or into a greenhouse for the winter.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4-6 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Late Fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
