Tangerine or Mandarin

Tangerine or Mandarin

Citrus reticulata

Description

Evergreen citrus tree with small easy to peel orange fruits. Sweeter than a standard orange. Will yield a large crop one year followed by a smaller crop the next year.

Care

Bloom Season

Spring-fall

Light

Full sun

Water

Water regularly every 10-14 days to keep soil moist, not soggy

Pruning needs

Not necessary except to remove suckers that emerge below the graft line or to prune for shape shortly after fruits are harvested

Hardiness

9, 10

USDA/UK Planting Zones

Hardy in zones 9-11

Time of year to plant

Plant in spring after the last day of frost

Soil type

Well draining soil

Height & Width

10-15 ft. x 12-15 ft.