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Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

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Size: 300L

300L

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 3m

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Citrus reticulata 'Clementine' is a compact evergreen mandarin grown for sweet, juicy fruit that peels away from the segments with almost no effort. Most fruit carries very few seeds or none at all. The canopy is rounded and dense with glossy green leaves, and fragrant white blossom opens through spring.

Give it full sun and a fertile, well drained soil, with steady water while it establishes and while the fruit is sizing up. It handles warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and sheltered coastal conditions, and copes with light to moderate frost once settled. Expect roughly 30 to 60 centimetres of growth a year.

Clementine earns its place in backyard orchards, edible garden beds, courtyards and large containers on a paved terrace. The tidy size means it fits gardens where a full sized orange tree would crowd everything else out. Fruit quality is the reason most people plant it, and the tree carries good foliage all year.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Clementine Mandarin

What is a Clementine mandarin?

Citrus reticulata 'Clementine' is an evergreen mandarin grown for small to medium fruit with deep orange skin that lifts away cleanly by hand. The flesh is sweet, juicy and usually seedless. The tree is naturally compact with a rounded, densely leafed canopy and scented white flowers through spring.

How big does a Clementine mandarin grow?

Expect around 2 to 3 metres in height and width in a garden bed, noticeably smaller than most orange trees. Annual growth is roughly 30 to 60 centimetres. The shape stays neat with little intervention, and a light prune after harvest keeps the canopy open and holds the tree at a height you can pick from the ground.

When does it flower and fruit?

Fragrant white flowers open in spring, generally September through November. Fruit follows over summer and colours up from mid autumn, with picking usually running from about May into winter. Leave fruit on the tree until it is fully coloured and comes away with a gentle twist, since mandarins do not sweeten further once picked.

Is a Clementine mandarin frost tolerant?

Once established it handles light to moderate frost, which makes it one of the hardier citrus for cool temperate gardens. Young trees are more vulnerable, so protect them through the first two winters with frost cloth or a sheltered position. Hard, prolonged frost will still damage flowers and young growth and reduce the following crop.

How much sun does a Clementine mandarin need?

Full sun, at least six hours a day, is what it wants. Sun drives flowering, fruit set and sugar development, so a shaded tree crops lightly and the fruit stays tart. A north facing position with shelter from strong wind is ideal, and it is worth avoiding planting under the canopy of larger established trees.

How far apart should I plant citrus trees?

Allow around 3 metres between mandarins in a home orchard so each canopy can fill out and air can move between the trees. If you want a productive citrus screen you can bring that in to about 2 metres and accept more pruning. Keep trees at least 2 metres clear of walls, fences and paving.

How do I care for a Clementine mandarin?

Water deeply and regularly from flowering through to harvest, and mulch the root zone while leaving a gap around the trunk. Apply a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Prune lightly after picking to remove crossing wood and any growth below the graft, and keep an eye out for citrus leaf miner and scale.

Uses in my Garden

Edible Garden
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Feature Tree

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree works in an:

Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.

Is Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 3m

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Growth Rate of Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Is Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree frost tolerant?

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Does Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree Flower?

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ produces masses of fragrant white flowers through spring and summer, often followed by sweet, easy-peeling seedless mandarins on mature trees. The blooms and glossy evergreen foliage create an attractive ornamental display while supporting reliable fruit production throughout the cooler months.

Does Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

Is Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree an Australian Native Tree?

No

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is Native to Citrus reticulata originates from southern China and South East Asia. The ‘Clementine’ mandarin was selected in North Africa and is now widely grown throughout the Mediterranean.

What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree ?

Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within edible and ornamental gardens. The dense evergreen foliage also provides light shelter and habitat for beneficial insects and small birds year-round.

How much Sunlight does Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree need?

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable and organic matter is incorporated to support fertility and moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as poor drainage can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and fruit development for best results.

Is Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree Drought Tolerant?

Is Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Clementine Mandarin Trees show moderate drought tolerance but perform best with consistent moisture to support reliable flowering, fruit production and healthy foliage growth.

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How To Plant Your Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Citrus reticulata ‘Clementine’ – Clementine Mandarin Tree in Different Soil

Citrus reticulata performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are Clementine mandarins seedless?
A: Most fruit is seedless or contains very few seeds when grown under suitable conditions.

Q: Is Clementine easy to peel?
A: Yes, it is renowned for its loose easy-peel skin and excellent eating quality.

Q: Can it be grown in a pot?
A: Yes, it performs very well in large containers with regular feeding and watering.

Q: When is the fruit ready to harvest?
A: Fruit typically ripens through autumn to winter depending on local climate.

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