Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange)

Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit hanging from a green leaved branch close up.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit growing in dense clusters among dark green leaves.

Botanical name: Citrus reticulata

Common name: Mandarin Orange

Family: Rutaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Citrus
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Citrus reticulata or the Mandarin orange is a small citrus tree with fruit resembling the Orange. The fruit is oblate, rather than spherical, and roughly resembles a pumpkin in shape. Mandarin oranges are usually eaten plain or in fruit salads. Varieties of Mandarin orange include the Tangerine, Clementine, Dancy, Tangor, Satsuma and several new varieties.

In some varieties, notably the tangerine, the rind is loose and can easily be removed by hand. The tangor, also called a temple orange, is a cross between a mandarin and an orange. Its thin rind is also easy to peel, and its pale orange pulp is spicy, full-flavored, and tart. Most canned mandarin oranges are satsumas.

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Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) with round green and orange fruit on the plant branches.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) with round green and orange fruit growing on thin woody branches.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) white flower clusters with green leaves on a woody plant.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) with abundant white star-shaped flowers and thick green foliage.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit tree with deep green leaves
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) tree laden with round orange fruit among glossy green leaves.
Citrus reticulata orange fruit tree with green leaves and small round canopy
Citrus reticulata tree laden with small round orange fruit among dense foliage
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit hanging from tree branches with many green leaves.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) branches laden with round orange fruit among many green foliage leaves.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit close up hanging from green leafy branch
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) fruit hanging amid waxy green leaves after recent rain
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) flower cluster showing small white petals and yellow centers near leaves.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit on a plate, close up view of three pieces.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) round fruit resting on a plate with textured bumpy skin.
Citrus reticulata tree with orange fruit and green leaves under blue sky
Citrus reticulata tree filled with round orange fruit among many green leaves
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit on a plate close up view
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) sitting on a plate with one sliced section revealing inner segments.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) with small round green fruit hanging on tree branch close up
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) with a round green fruit hanging among the pointed glossy leaves
Citrus reticulata orange fruit hanging on branches with green leaves, close up.
Citrus reticulata orange fruit growing on branches with green pointed leaves.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit hanging from branches on a tree
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) with small round fruit among dark green foliage on branches
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit on a plate, close up.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) fruit on a plate with several whole and peeled orange segments.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit on a plate, close up.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) fruit segments with peel arranged on a plate.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) orange fruit on a plate, close up.
Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) fruit halves and whole pieces sit on a plate.


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