Shasta Gold mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata 'Shasta Gold'
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
'Shasta Gold' mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata 'Shasta Gold') 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. This plant likes full sun. It is grown for large, dark orange, sweet, juicy mandarins that have no seeds. The thin skin peels easily.
Pairs well with Hass avocado, Hachiya persimmon, Lemon grass, and Mexican heather.