The scent of citrus emanating from Boni Liscano’s backyard in Atwater Village comes from a 20-foot-high calamondin tree (Citrofortunella microcarpa), sometimes called kalamansi or calamansi.

The Meyer lemon is ripening its smooth-skinned yellow fruit. But the calamondin is the golden girl, its branches drooping with bright orange globes an inch-and-a-half wide. Every visitor remarks ...

Commercially grown in very small quantities in California. * Calamondin, or calamansi. Hybrid of kumquat and sour mandarin, or perhaps a backcross from such a hybrid to mandarin. Originated in ...

However, one variety that you might not have come across that is great for growing in containers and other small spaces is the calamondin, which is believed to be a natural hybrid of the kumquat.

Move over Key Lime Pie, king of Florida desserts. Make way for the new queen: Calamondin Cake. Last July 4th at husband Jack’s insistance, we entered the Florida Heritage Recipe Contest in Apopka.

1/3 cup calamondin puree (recipe below) ½ cup canola oil Combine ingredients, adding eggs one at a time. Beat four minutes at medium speed. Pour into greased and floured Bundt pan or 9 x 12 inch ...