Calamansi Lime (forum)

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I am interested getting a Calamansi Lime tree. It is about 2cm in diameter, round shape, thin skin. I am not sure if it is the same as these: http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/fruit%20pages/kumquat.htm as I always see them in green (I guess because they are lime, not kumquat). Do you know if it is available in Perth? If so, where can I get it?

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Time: 25th June 2008 12:04pm

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Anonymous says...
That old girl at Wandilla would know, be prepared to spend double the going rate to get it.

Have not seen it at Tass1, davids Garden Centre etc.

Time: 25th June 2008 12:06pm

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bec jones says...
hi did you ever find a calamansi lime??? i have been trying to find where i can buy one.

Time: 6th December 2010 6:29pm

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VLR says...
My Filipino mum and her friends think the calamondin kumquat is the same as a calamansi lime. It tastes the same to me anyway. I guess climate and the stage of ripeness when harvested affect the colouring. I use it like calamansi. I guess you should pick it while still mostly green for a stronger lime flavour?

Time: 6th December 2010 10:12pm

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Ellen says...
calamansi and calamundine limes are 1 , the only difference is calamundine are grafted on some sort of rootstock = bigger fruits = more juices.

Time: 7th December 2010 3:53am

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lentildude says...
Did you find a source for the real Phillipine Calamansi. would really like some authentic seeds for this season if anyone can help out.

thanks


Time: 13th September 2011 10:03pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
There are 2 types of Calamondin(Calamansi) available, the varigated(sometimes called vari. kumquat) and the normal green foliage type. Should be available as grafted trees, and is fairly common as a garden ornamental. Fruit are about 20cent size, ripening like mini mandarins, slightly sour. They are not Fortunella Kumquats, which are the other common ornamental Citrus, but with sweeter fruit. Seeds will probably take at least 6 years to fruit, more in a cool climate. Cuttings, or a grafted tree will be much faster.

Time: 15th September 2011 8:54am

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Thommo56 says...
Just brought one form Coles Nursery

Time: 23rd February 2014 3:45pm

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Lloyd says...
I would like to buy too. where to buy??

Time: 2nd May 2015 8:27pm

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Lloyd says...
where about in coles?

Time: 2nd May 2015 8:27pm

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