I heard there was a place in Des Moines, IA that has a hybrid Kumquat (Dwarf) tree that bears fruit even in the cold. Granted the plant is left indoors but is hardy year round. Does anyone know where I can get one?
2007-01-02 06:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by goodtimes2x 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
In my area they can sometimes be found at Home Depot or Lowe's. I have several, not dwarfs, but they do not grow nearly as fast as lemon trees. They appear to be very slow growing. And make sure you know if you are getting sweet or sour kumquats. The sweet ones are short and fat, the sour ones thinner. I am in zone 9, and they flower in about July and have ripe fruit from about mid November till it freezes.
2007-01-02 11:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the area of the country you are in, I'm sure since I have kumquats on my tree in the back yard here in San Jose seems like year round (just like my lemon tree). You might check with http://www.kumquatgrowers.com/ to see if they can guide you to or supply the dwarf you are seeking.
2007-01-02 15:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jim D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your local farmers market.
They are good to eat :P
2007-01-02 14:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋