5 Seeds Changsha Mandarin Orange Cold Hardy Citrus Tree

Changsha Mandarin is a cold-hardy citrus variety known for its sweet, easy-to-peel fruit and attractive evergreen foliage. It is a rewarding choice for home growers who want to expand their citrus collection with a dependable mandarin type.

The fruit is excellent for fresh eating and juicing, and the tree also works well as a container specimen or ornamental patio plant. Changsha Mandarin tends to be vigorous and productive, with a naturally compact branching habit that responds well to regular pruning. It can be grown outdoors in suitable climates or moved indoors during cooler months in containers.
Species: Citrus reticulata
Variety: Changsha
Type: Mandarin orange
Plant_Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Days_to_Harvest: Varies; typically 2 to 4 years from seed
Zones: 8 to 11
Germination: 2 to 6 weeks at 70 to 80F
Sowing: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix
Spacing: 8 to 12 feet for outdoor trees; containers can be closer
Notes: Protect from prolonged freezing temperatures