California Honey mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata 'California Honey'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size4 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'California Honey' mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata 'California Honey') is a fruit tree for the food garden. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. Give it full sun. The sweet mandarins have a few seeds and ripen early on vigorous plants. You can thin heavy fruit sets to get larger fruit.
Pairs well with Hass avocado, Olive, and Mexican heather.