Citrus tangerina (Tangerine)


Botanical Information

FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus
Speciestangerina
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 - 10
Temperature (°F)14 - 50
Height3 - 6 m
Spread0.9 - 7 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionMedium sized tree that grows tangerines. Close relative to the Mandarine orange and the Clementine.
PropagationBy seed or cuttings.
CultivationGrows best in full sun in neutral to well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
PestsMediterranean fruit flies, fungal leaf spots, blights, root rot, and viruses. Xylella a bacterial disease is a serious threat to many horticultures crops due to its virulence and wide range of species it can infect. It can infect more than 560 species with wide ranging symptoms including leaf scorch, yellowing and scorching, wilt, branch and twig dieback and plant death. These symptoms can be identical to other symptoms such as drought and weather stress. Infected plants show symptoms within a few years after planting.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionOblong to oval in shape.
Flower DescriptionFragrant flowers.
Fruit DescriptionTangerines are round and similar in appearance to oranges. Flesh is juicy, less sour than oranges, and divided into 10 - 14 segments. Fruit is easy to peel.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are dark green. Flower buds are light pink, while the flowers are white. Fruit starts green and ripens to orange.
Texture DescriptionLeaves are leathery and glossy.

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