Overview of the Dancy Mandarin/Tangerine Tree Dancy Mandarin trees are available in Standard, Semi-Dwarf, and Dwarf forms. The Semi-Dwarf and Standard varieties have a single trunk that branches out to form a canopy, while the Dwarf variety is topped low, resulting in a bush-like growth, making it ideal for pots. Although these citrus trees can grow over 20 feet tall, most gardeners prune them to keep them between 9 and 15 feet tall. For optimal growth, plant trees as close as 9 feet apart, allowing more space for larger growth. Dancy Mandarin trees are perfect for home gardens, serving as beautiful ornamentals while providing an abundance of fruit. Planting, Watering, and Fertilizing a Mandarin Citrus Tree Planting Sunlight: Plant Dancy Mandarin trees in full sun for best growth and fruit production. Soil: Use high-quality planting mix and fertilizer in well-draining soil. Watering Spring through Summer: Water newly planted mandarin trees twice per week. Fall and Winter: Reduce watering to once per week in cooler weather. Trees in hot climates or sandy soils may require more frequent watering. Fertilization Spring and Summer Fertilization: Use a citrus food fertilizer with a 2-1-1 NPK ratio during spring and summer to promote growth, as nitrogen is essential for healthy foliage. Organic Nitrogen Sources: Blood meal and manure are excellent organic sources of nitrogen. Winter Fertilization: Apply fertilizers with more phosphorus and potassium, such as humus or bone meal, in winter to support flowering and fruit production. Pest and Problem Management The Dancy Mandarin tree is relatively low-maintenance and less attractive to birds and animals like squirrels, making it an easy-care option for home gardeners. Ideal Growing Regions This tree thrives in the warm climates of Southern California, particularly in counties like Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego.

The California Honey Mandarin tree is available in Standard, Semi-Dwarf, and Dwarf forms. The Semi-Dwarf and Standard trees grow with a single trunk that branches out into a canopy, while Dwarf varieties are topped low, resulting in a bush-like shape, which makes them great for growing in pots. Though citrus trees can grow over 20 feet tall, most gardeners prune them to maintain a height of 9–15 feet, making them an excellent choice for home gardens. For optimal growth, plant trees at least 9 feet apart, and provide more space if you prefer larger growth. How to Plant, Water, and Fertilize a Mandarin Tree Planting Sunlight: Plant your Honey Mandarin tree in full sun for the best growth and fruit production. Soil Requirements: Amend the soil with high-quality planting mix and fertilizer, ensuring the soil drains well. Watering Spring to Summer: Water newly planted trees twice per week during the warmer months. Fall to Winter: Reduce watering to once per week in cooler weather. In hotter climates or sandy soils, more frequent watering may be needed. Fertilization Spring and Summer Fertilization: Use a citrus fertilizer with a 2-1-1 NPK ratio during spring through summer to promote growth. Organic options like blood meal and manure are rich sources of nitrogen. Winter Fertilization: Apply fertilizers with higher phosphorus and potassium, such as bone meal or humus, in winter to encourage flowers and fruit development. Pest and Problem Management The Honey Mandarin tree is relatively pest-free and not highly attractive to birds or animals like squirrels, making it an easy-care option for home gardeners. Ideal Growing Regions This tree thrives in Southern California counties such as Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego.  

Satsuma Mandarin / Tangerine Tree Information & Care Satsuma Mandarin trees are evergreen and grown in Standard and Semi-Dwarf forms. The Standard tree has a single trunk with a canopy that starts a few feet from the ground. Semi-dwarf trees are "topped" when young to promote their side branches to grow like a bush. Both are great for pots! Select a standard or semi-dwarf if you prefer a traditional umbrella shape tree. Select a semi-dwarf if you would like a shorter tree with a canopy close to the ground.   Although a citrus tree can grow over 20 feet tall, most prune to keep them short. Therefore, many grow mandarin trees 9 – 15 feet tall. When it comes to spacing, plant citrus trees as close as 9 feet apart. Provide more space to allow for larger growth. The mandarin tree is a great choice for the home garden. Its small size will serve as a beautiful ornamental, as well as provide many fruits. How To Plant, Water, and Fertilize A Mandarin Citrus Tree Plant a mandarin tree in the full sun. Amends with high-quality planting mix and fertilizer in soil that drains well. Water a newly planted mandarin tree twice per week during the Spring through Summer. Water once per week in the Fall and Winter, while the weather is cool. Consequently, trees in hot climates or sandy soils may need water more frequently. Spring is the most important time to fertilize a citrus tree. Use citrus food fertilizer with a 2-1-1 NPK ratio in the Spring through Summer. To promote growth, there is twice as much nitrogen to phosphorus and potassium. Blood meal and manure are great organic sources of Nitrogen. Use a fertilizer with more phosphorus and potassium like bone meal fertilizer during the Winter to promote flowers and fruit. The mandarin tree has few pests and problems. They are less attractive to birds and animals like squirrels than deciduous fruits. The Satsuma mandarin tree does great in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego Counties.

Tango Mandarin Tree History The Tango mandarin tree is an offshoot of Honey Murcott and was irradiated in 1995 by the University of Riverside to get seedless fruit. Since its release in 2006, Tango has become a major variety grown in California by the largest growers in the State. Find Tango mandarin at farmers' markets and grocery stores in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Fruit Description An excellent and beautiful piece of fruit. 'Tango' fruit is medium-sized size about 2.5" inches in diameter, and the shape is like a flat sphere with the top and bottom squashed. Deep orange color with smooth skin and sweet, tangy, juicy, and delicious flesh fruits. Very easy to peel. Tango mandarin has 9 to 12 segments that are tender, juicy, and mostly seedless. The rind is thin, smooth, and orange in color. Tango Mandarin Tree Description The Tango mandarin tree can produce ripe fruits in Winter to Spring, usually around February to April in Southern California. Late January in most of California, and early December in the Desert. Fruit can be kept on the tree for 3 to 4 months. Therefore, it's a very ornamental tree as well. They bear an abundant crop of fruits for the size of the tree. So start to thin in August to prevent broken branches, and produce larger fruits. Therefore, the tree produces similar size crops every year. Planting Plant your tango mandarin tree as close as 6 to 9 feet apart each other. In commercial orchards, there are 20 feet between rows for equipment. However, leave much less space between rows in home orchards. Trees are mature at 10-15 feet tall. In other words, a very small tree. They are also self-fertile with no pollinator requirement. Cold hardy to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Mandarin trees are less cold-hardy than orange trees. Buy Tango mandarin trees in-store or online, and then schedule for delivery by truck or pick-up in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California at your convenience. Our trees are available in 5-gallon, 15-gallon, 25-gallon, and 36" boxes in Standard and Semi-dwarf forms.