Kumquat : the tree is evergreen

Kumquat is a newer fruit on the market. It is a rich orange tropical fruit. Kumquat is part of the Citrus family, like oranges and lemons. Its taste is as good as other citrus fruits. Today, we will learn how to plant and grow this plant.

What exactly is this fruit? Kumquat comes from China. It then spread to America and Europe. The kumquat tree is an evergreen. It grows to about six feet tall. The tree's branches are thick and full. The leaves are small and dark green. The plant looks very nice.

The plant has white flowers. The flowers have a hint of pink. The fruits look like tiny tangerines. They weigh less than an ounce. The skin is thin and bright orange. It might have a red or yellow color. The fruit has a balanced taste. The pulp smells great. It also has a bit of sourness.

Kumquat plants grow fast. The trees start making fruit soon after they flower. The fruits get ripe in late winter or early spring.