Mandarin orange
Citrus reticulata
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to South-East Asia, it is a small fruit tree highly valued for its high productivity. It prefers subtropical and warm temperate climates with good sun exposure. It integrates well into the upper understorey of orchards and food forests.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Small tree up to 4 m
- Mature diameter: 3.5 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February — Harvest
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November — Harvest
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The fruits are consumed fresh and their peels are traditionally used in digestive infusions.
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