Sweet Kumquat Tree | Large Round Sweet Kumquat Plant

Sweet Kumquat

24" Box

$699.99

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Sweet Kumquat

Citrus kumquat ‘Sweet’

Large, Round & Sweet Fruit • Sweetness Increases with Age • Versatile for Eating & Preserving

$699.99

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Sweet Kumquat is a delightful and productive variety that lives up to its name, offering a generous harvest of large, round fruit with a pleasingly sweet flavor. It‘s a fantastic all-arounder for the home garden, perfect for enjoying fresh, adding to recipes, or preserving, and its sweetness improves notably as the tree ages.

Produces large, round, deep orange fruit with a smooth, sweet rind and juicy, mildly tart flesh.
Offers a well-balanced, sweet kumquat flavor that is less acidic than traditional varieties, making it broadly appealing.
A self-pollinating, compact evergreen shrub with a dense, thorny habit, making it suitable for hedging or container growing (with pruning).
Notably, the fruit becomes sweeter as the tree matures, providing increasingly delicious harvests year after year.
Winter-ripening and cold-hardy, it provides a cheerful burst of color and flavor during the cooler months.
A versatile choice for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and making sweet preserves.

Flavor Profile:

Flavor: Sweet and fruity with a gentle tart note, offering a more approachable and less intense flavor than the classic sweet-tart contrast.
Texture: Juicy with a tender, edible peel.
Best Uses: A great everyday sweet kumquat for snacking, adding to salads or yogurt, baking into muffins, and making jams or chutneys.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Glossy, elliptical leaves (2-4") with leathery texture.Flowers: Fragrant white star-shaped blooms in spring.Fruit: Round, 1-2" diameter with sweet edible rind.Habit: Dense evergreen shrub with occasional thorns
Mature Height: 8-12 ft (standard), 5-8 ft (container)
Mature Width: 6-10 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-18" annually)
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Key Advantages:Naturally sweet rind (no peeling required).Cold hardy to 20°F (-6°C).Heavy yields of snack-sized fruit.Improved flavor with tree maturity
Culinary Uses:Fresh garden snacks.Candied whole fruit.Citrus marmalades.Cocktail garnishes
Landscape Uses:Container fruit gardens.Edible landscaping.Winter interest plants

Q: How is this different from Meiwa?A: While both are sweet, Meiwa is often considered the sweetest with a very thick rind and nearly seedless, low-acid pulp. This “Sweet Kumquat“ is a excellent sweet variety that may have a slightly more noticeable tartness in the pulp and might not be as consistently seedless. The names can sometimes be used interchangeably, but Meiwa is a specific, named cultivar.
Q: How long until the tree produces really sweet fruit?A: While fruit will be sweet from the beginning, many growers report a noticeable increase in sugar content and depth of flavor after the tree is 3-5 years old and well-established.
Q: Can it be used for marmalade?A: Yes, its balanced sweetness and good pectin content make it suitable for a lovely, less bitter marmalade compared to those made with more tart varieties.