Select a spot that is in full sun but is sheltered from wind. Mix garden soil with soil mix, it is a step you must absolutely remember to do. Make sure the soil is rich and drains well. Adding fertilizer as you are planting will help the tree settle in. Water well during the first year after planting. Kumquat tree pruning eliminate branches that are ingrowing to provide as much light as possible inside. In addition, remove branches that cross over each other. To produce good fruits, add citrus-specific fertilizer during the growth phase. Kumquat trees hate having too much water. So watering, although necessary in summer, must not be abundant, but reduced and regular. Favor watering in the evening so that water is not lost through evaporation so fast.