Dancy mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata 'Dancy'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall10 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
'Dancy' mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata 'Dancy') is a tree for food gardens. 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. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It bears fragrant white flowers in spring and summer. The evergreen tree can reach 12 to 15 feet tall.
Pairs well with Mexican heather, Evergold sedge, and Hachiya persimmon.