How Do You Care For A Mandarin Orange Tree?
Citrus reticulata trees, also known as mandarin orange trees, are willowy citrus trees that produce easy-to-peel and exceptionally sweet citrus fruit. Native to the Philippines and southeastern Asia, mandarin orange trees are cold-hardier than most other varieties of citrus. Still, the tender mandarin oranges can be damaged by temperatures lower than 26 degrees F, they and grow best in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and 10. With deep green foliage and bright orange fruit, mandarin orange trees can make an attractive and fruitful addition to your home landscape. Plant your mandarin orange tree in a location in your home landscape that receives between eight and 10 hours of direct sunlight each day. The planting location you choose for your mandarin orange tree should also offer well-drained soil. Use a circular mound of potting soil to construct a watering ring on the surface of the soil around your mandarin orange tree that is approximately 2 feet in diameter. Form the walls of the water
