Spanish Name
Mandarina
Scientific Name
Citrus reticulata
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
Medium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalFruit-FreshPollinatorOrnamental
Life Cycle
Placenta 2Secondary
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Medium
How to eat
Peel and eat fresh
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, good source of fiber, rich in antioxidants, Vitamins A, B9, B1+B6 and Potassium
Medicinal Uses
Immune system support, anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, digestive aid
Planting Distance
4–6 meters between trees
Harvest Time
2.5–4 years after planting (grafted) 5–7+ years from seed