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We received some Mandarin on Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic
Pet safety guideAbout Mandarin
A small to medium evergreen citrus tree with glossy deep green leaves and intensely fragrant white flowers, producing flattened, easy-to-peel orange fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. The loose, easily separated peel distinguishes it from other citrus types.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained, Acidic
Care essentials
Mandarin citrus requires a minimum of 8 hours of direct sun daily for best fruit production. In Northeast Florida, plant in the warmest, sunniest microclimate available and avoid frost pockets.
Water deeply and regularly during fruit development; reduce irrigation as fruit matures. NE-FL's sandy soils drain quickly, so frequent irrigation with good drainage management is key to preventing root rot.
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) sandy loam. Apply a citrus-specific slow-release fertilizer three times per year (spring, summer, fall) to supply nitrogen and essential micronutrients; maintain soil pH to prevent deficiencies.
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Common questions
Is Mandarin a good plant for St. Augustine?
Mandarin is a fruit tree. Mature size: 8-15 feet × 8-12 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Moderate. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Mandarin?
Toxic