Plant Database
Nagami Kumquat
Kumquat ‘Nagami’
The Nagami Kumquat is the classic, bite-sized treat that defines the “eat the whole fruit“ experience. Its distinctive oval shape offers the perfect balance of a sweet, aromatic rind and a tangy, juicy center. This hardy, ornamental shrub is a winter highlight in Bay Area gardens, laden with bright orange fruit when little else is ripe.
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Produces prolific clusters of small, oblong, olive-shaped fruit with a vibrant orange color.
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Offers the classic kumquat flavor contrast: a sweet, edible peel followed by a pleasantly tart, juicy pulp.
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A self-pollinating, compact, and thornless evergreen shrub with glossy foliage, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, or as a decorative hedge.
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Fruits ripen in the winter months, providing a unique and cheerful harvest from late fall through early spring.
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Highly ornamental and cold-tolerant for a citrus, but still benefits from a sheltered location in frost-prone areas of Zone 9a.
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Excellent for fresh snacking, garnishes, marmalades, and candying.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: The quintessential sweet-rind, tart-pulp combination. The initial burst of sweetness from the peel is followed by a refreshing, zesty sourness.
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Texture: Thin, tender peel and juicy, segment-filled interior.
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Best Uses: Ultimate fresh-eating kumquat for the traditional experience. Perfect for whole fruit garnishes, slicing into salads, making traditional marmalade, and candying.