| Botanical name | Citrus reticulata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | March April This fruit tree bears white scented flowers in mid to late autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Mandarin orange |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Citrus reticulata has dark green lance shaped leaves/foliage on long stalks with small wings. |
| Uses in landscape design | Mandarin trees are good specimen trees. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting instructions | Plant mandarin trees in full sun or partial shade and well-drained, neutral soil. |
| Fruit | Mandarin tree has oval to flattened, sweet-fleshed, golden fruit from November to December. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained, Ph: Neutral |
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin orange)
- Botanical name: Citrus reticulata
- Common name(s): Mandarin orange
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Citrus reticulata has dark green lance shaped leaves/foliage on long stalks with small wings. This fruit tree bears white scented flowers in mid to late autumn followed by oval to flattened, sweet-fleshed, golden fruit from November to December. Plant mandarin trees in full sun or partial shade and well-drained, neutral soil. The fruit is smaller than oranges and the skin is loose, easy to peel. Mandarin trees are good specimen trees.
Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Citrus reticulata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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March April
This fruit tree bears white scented flowers in mid to late autumn.
Citrus reticulata has dark green lance shaped leaves/foliage on long stalks with small wings.
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