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Calamondin fruit growing on a citrus tree

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Calamondin

Citrus × microcarpa

Also known as Calamansi · Calamonding

A compact citrus with abundant small, tart fruit used throughout Southeast Asian cooking and drinks; well suited to containers and protected patios.

EdibleCalamansiCompactContainer friendly
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Landscape layersLower canopy
Mature sizeUsually 6–12 ft; smaller in containers
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b
Special categoriesEDIBLE
Hardiness guidanceTypically USDA 9–11; frost tolerance varies by cultivar and microclimate
Winter chillNone
Typical harvestMultiple flushes, often heaviest fall through winter

Right plant, right place

Will Calamondin grow at your Arizona property?

Plant in fast-draining soil with the graft union above grade. Keep mulch away from the trunk and avoid lawn irrigation at the root crown.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun; young trunks and exposed scaffold limbs need sunburn protection

Water

Irrigation

Deep, regular irrigation with drying between cycles; expand the wetted zone as the canopy grows

Fruit set

Pollination

Self-fruitful

Harvest

How to use it

Juice, condiments, marinades, drinks, and preserves

Planting & stewardship

How to help Calamondin thrive

  1. 1

    Verify both the named cultivar and rootstock on the nursery tag before planting.

  2. 2

    Whitewash newly exposed bark and protect cold-sensitive trees during hard freezes.

  3. 3

    Feed in several light applications during the active season rather than one heavy dose.

  4. 4

    Let fruit color and flavor—not a calendar date alone—confirm harvest readiness.

Seasonal availability

Find it through the community order.

Offered through Permascaping’s seasonal wholesale citrus preorder; exact sizes, rootstocks, and inventory change each year.