Clementine Mandarin Orange
Citrus reticulata 'Clementine'
SKU
02482
An early season Mandarin producing sweet and juicy fruit that will hold on the tree for months. Easily peeled, highly ornamental fruits are held to the outside of the tree. Makes a beautiful landscape or container specimen. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Botanical Pronunciation | SIT-rus re-tik-u-LA-ta |
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Lore | Very early citrus was brought to Europe by Arab traders where it was first grown in Northern Africa, traveled to Spain and finally to Mexico and elsewhere in the New World. |
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 10 to 12 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Design Ideas | A wonderful patio tree with luscious fruit that you will want to keep within reach! Plant near a path or plant several for a screen. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Mediterranean, Tropical |
Growth Habit | Round |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Edible, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Apply a citrus fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 10

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