Clementine

The Clementine Tree

A Clementine tree is a tangor, a cross between a mandarin and a sweet orange tree.  Clementines prefer self-pollination. When cross-pollinated, fruit yields tend to be less and you’ll also miss out on desirable fruit characteristics too! Make sure to distance your clementine as far as possible from other mandarins when flowering begins.

A popular name brand of clementines found in stores are Cuties. Depending on the season they may be Murcott tangors alternatively.

Basic Information

Common Name	Clementine
Botanical Name	Citrus × clementina
Location of Origin	Misserghin, Algeria
USDA Zones	8-11
Can be grown in containers?	Yes

Fruit Characteristics

Fruit Size	Medium
Fruit Shape	Round
Fruit Flavor	Very Sweet
Rind Thickness	Thin
Rind Texture	Slightly Bumpy
Rind Color	Bright Orange
Flesh Color	Orange
Easy to Peel?	Very Easy
Seeds	Seedless

Tree Details

Has Thorns?	No
Flower Color	White
Flower Size	Medium
Foliage Color	Green
Foliage Size	Small-medium
Mature Tree Height in Ground	‘8 – ’12
Fruit Bearing Age	3 – 4 years old
Alternate Bearing?	Yes
Heat to Sweeten Fruit?	Yes

Growing Conditions

Temperature	Hardy to 32 ºF
Self-fertile?	Yes
Sunlight Required	Full Sun
Bloom Season in Minnesota	Spring
Harvest Season in Minnesota	Winter
Average Spring/Summer Watering	Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot
Average Fall/Winter Watering	Once every 3 weeks

Guides for Growing in Containers

• Citrus In Containers
• Citrus Care
• Fertilizing Citrus Trees
• Repotting
• Citrus Pests
• Fungus Issues

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