mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 25 feet tall6 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White/cream
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is a fruit for containers, food gardens, and xeriscapes. 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 to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The white flowers are fragrant and attract bees. This evergreen tree is grown for sweet fruit with a rind that is easy to peel.