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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