Changsha Tangerine
$59.97
‘Changsha’ tangerine (also sometimes considered mandarin or satsuma) has a bright orange peel, and although it is very seedy, it is possibly the most cold-hardy sweet-fruited citrus known. Mature ‘Changsha’ tangerines can tolerate temperatures as low as -9C or lower if they have become cold-acclimated. A sudden freeze to -4C without any previous cold weather can be more damaging than a freeze to -6C that comes after a period of low temperatures. Freeze damaged mandarins may lose some leaves, but they usually recover. Small trees, less than 2 or 3 years old are not as cold hardy as bearing trees. ‘Changsha’ has survived -15C temperatures near Dallas, Texas.
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Description
‘Changsha’ tangerine (also sometimes considered mandarin or satsuma) has a bright orange peel, and although it is very seedy, it is possibly the most cold-hardy sweet-fruited citrus known. Mature ‘Changsha’ tangerines can tolerate temperatures as low as -9C or lower if they have become cold-acclimated. A sudden freeze to -4C without any previous cold weather can be more damaging than a freeze to -6C that comes after a period of low temperatures. Freeze damaged mandarins may lose some leaves, but they usually recover. Small trees, less than 2 or 3 years old are not as cold hardy as bearing trees. ‘Changsha’ has survived -15C temperatures near Dallas, Texas.
Latin Name: Citrus reticulata
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Reports of survival of -15C give hope for the possibility of growing outdoors in Southern Ontario, but taking the tree indoors in winter may be a good idea, especially in its first few years.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Late Fall
Yield: 40+ fruits
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
