Wholesale citrus
Calamondin
Citrus × microcarpaAlso 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.
Check the current program →Before you plant
These conditions determine whether it will thrive.
Zone D — morning shade and partial afternoon sun at the west end of the shadier north-facing side. Handles part shade and cold better than the rest of the genus.
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
Verify both the named cultivar and rootstock on the nursery tag before planting.
- 2
Whitewash newly exposed bark and protect cold-sensitive trees during hard freezes.
- 3
Feed in several light applications during the active season rather than one heavy dose.
- 4
Let fruit color and flavor—not a calendar date alone—confirm harvest readiness.