Citrus Species, Mandarin Orange, Satsuma, Tangerine
Citrusreticulata

Synonym:Citrus chrysocarpa

Synonym:Citrus crenatifolia

Synonym:Citrus daoxianensis

Synonym:Citrus deliciosa

Synonym:Citrus depressa

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible