CALAMONDIN-THE MOST VERSATILE CITRUS Calamondin, Citrus mitis,
is an citrus acid fruit originating in China, which was
introduced to the U.S. as an "acid orange" about 1900. This
plant is grown more for its looks than for its fruit edibility
and performs well as a patio plant or when trimmed as a hedge.
It is hardy to 20 degrees F. and is hardier to cold than any
other true citrus specie---only the trifoliate orange and the
kumquat are more tolerant to low temperatures. The edible fruit
is small and orange, about one inch in diameter, and resembles a
small tangerine. The calamondin fruit (with quarters) is smaller
with yellow to yellow-orange peel and has compared to seedless
satsuma mandarins with dark orange peel. The peel is thin and
smooth, yellow to yellow-orange separable. Calamondins can be
grown as a dooryard tree as an ornamental and will do very well
as a tub or container plant regions that commonly do not grow
citrus. It is moderately Calamondin potted citrus plants prefer
bright light for best gro