Citrus Species, Mandarin Orange, Satsuma, Tangerine

Citrusreticulata

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Citrus chrysocarpa
Citrus crenatifolia
Citrus daoxianensis
Citrus deliciosa
Citrus depressa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atascadero, California

Lake San Marcos, California

Long Beach, California

Oak View, California

Rialto, California

San Jose, California

Fort Pierce, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Honomu, Hawaii

Chicago, Illinois

New Iberia, Louisiana

North Charleston, South Carolina

Baytown, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Houston, Texas

Montgomery, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

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