Golden Nugget Mandarin – Desert Horizon Nursery

Golden Nugget Mandarin

Citrus reticulata 'Golden Nugget'

Light
Water
Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.
Description
Seedless mandarin producing bright orange, easy-to-peel fruit with rich, sweet flavor. Fruit ripens very late, typically spring into early summer, extending the fresh-citrus season in Zone 9b.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Special Features
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Garden Style
Fruit edible to humans; foliage and peel mildly toxic to pets
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil; amend heavy clay with organic matter and avoid standing water.

Mature size: 8-12 ft tall, 8-10 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate