The Ornamental China Orange Calamondin
In most nurseries and for home gardeners especially in India and Southeast Asia China Orange refers to the CalamondinampnbspThis is a small bushy tree often used for decoration

Appearance Small spherical fruits about 1 inch in diameter that look like miniature oranges

Flavor The flesh is extremely tart and acidic similar to a lemon or lime while the thin orange peel is surprisingly sweet and edible

Usage Often grown as an ornamental bonsai style plant In cooking its used like a lime for juices marmalades or as a garnish

Key Feature It flowers and fruits nearly yearround so the tree often has white blossoms and orange fruit at the same time