The Page Mandarin Tree
A page mandarin tree is three-fourths mandarin and one-fourth grapefruit. This is called a tantangelo. It’s cross between the Minneola tangelo and the Clementine mandarin. This citrus tree’s appearance is bushy with upright growth habit. It flowers abundantly and bears medium-sized fruit. Excellent mandarin choice for juicing. When indoors, fill your potting tray with water as this cultivar likes lots of humidity to produce and hold fruit.
Basic Information
Common Name | Page Mandarin |
Botanical Name | Citrus reticulata ‘Page’ |
Location of Origin | Indio, California |
USDA Zone | 9-11 |
Can be grown in containers? | Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
Flower Color | White |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Fruit Shape | Round |
Fruit Flavor | Very Sweet |
Rind Thickness | Thin |
Rind Texture | Smooth |
Rind Color | Orange |
Flesh Color | Orange |
Easy to Peel? | Easy |
Seeds | No |
Tree Details
Has Thorns? | |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Size | Small-medium |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Size | Small-medium |
Mature Tree Height in Ground | 7′ – 10′ |
Fruit Bearing Age | 3-4 years of age |
Alternate Bearing? | Yes |
Cool 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 |
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