Shiranui/Dekopon mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata 'Shiranui/Dekopon'
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
Shiranui/Dekopon mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata Shiranui/Dekopon) is a tree for the food garden, grown for fresh eating, juice, zest, and baked goods like tarts and cakes. 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. The large fruit has a bulge at the top and a sweet, mild, tart flavor with low acid. White to cream flowers open in spring and summer.
Pairs well with Hass avocado, Mexican heather, Purple sage, and Angelonia.