Candy-sweet, easy-peel, and patio perfect—Clementine brings market-quality mandarins to your own sunny spot. Expect glossy, evergreen foliage, fragrant white bloom, and heavy clusters of thin-skinned, zipper-easy fruit that’s famously seedless when grown away from other citrus. A compact habit makes it a natural for containers, courtyards, and small yards.
Clementine Mandarin Tree Care
Give full sun (6–8+ hours) and fast-draining, slightly acidic soil (target pH ~6.0–6.5). In the ground, amend heavy clay with grit and compost; for containers, use a chunky citrus mix in a pot with large drainage holes. Water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry—keep moisture even from bloom through fruit fill, but never let roots sit in water.
Feed from early spring through midsummer with a citrus fertilizer that includes micronutrients (iron, magnesium, manganese). After harvest, lightly shape the canopy, remove crossing shoots, and snip off any suckers below the graft union. Protect from frost and desiccating wind (best outdoors in USDA Zones 9–11).
In colder regions, grow in a rolling 18–24"+ container and overwinter in a bright, cool room (about 50–60°F). To keep fruit mostly seedless, avoid planting near other blooming citrus that attract pollinators during Clementine’s flowering period.
Clementine Mandarin Tree Spacing
Landscape trees mature around 8–12 ft tall by 6–8 ft wide; space 8–10 ft apart for airflow and light. Keep 4–6 ft from walls or paths.
In containers, allow one tree per pot and place planters 2–3 ft apart so sunlight reaches all sides and picking is easy.
Why Grow a Clementine Mandarin Tree?
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Ultra-sweet, easy-peel mandarins—kid-approved and lunch-box ready
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Compact, evergreen tree that thrives in large containers
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Fragrant blossoms and four-season patio appeal
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Simple care: steady water, seasonal citrus feed, light post-harvest pruning
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Self-fruitful, with best seedless results when isolated from other citrus
Bring home a Clementine and turn any sunny patio or windowed nook into a citrus bar—fragrant spring flowers followed by bowls of peel-and-eat mandarins, fresh from your own tree.
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations