Gold Nugget mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata 'Gold Nugget'
USDA zones8 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
'Gold Nugget' mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata 'Gold Nugget') is a fruit tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun. It grows upright with dense branching and reaches 4 to 6 feet tall. The fruit is golden yellow-orange, sweet, seedless, and easy to peel. White flowers open in spring and summer.
Pairs well with Pomegranate, Fuyu persimmon, and Olive.