Botanical name | Citrus reticulata |
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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

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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.