Gold Nugget Mandarin Orange

Scientific Name: Citrus reticulata 'Gold Nugget'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Gold Nugget Mandarin Orange plant details

Gold Nugget Mandarin Orange is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gold Nugget Mandarin Orange

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gold Nugget Mandarin Orange

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Citruses make wonderful container plants and this new mandarin 'Gold Nugget' is one of the best. Developed at the University of California, 'Gold Nugget' was selected because of its seedless, sweet fruit as well as its late ripening habit (Feb-June) and its ability to hold well on the tree. No other mandarin has all of these benefits. The name 'Gold Nugget' describes the fruit. At maturity it has a bright orange, easy-peel rind and the delicious fruit measures 2" high x 2.5" wide. Like all citrus, 'Gold Nugget' has sweetly perfumed flowers. The tree is medium-sized and fairly vigorous. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. We are selling 'true-to-name' grafted plants that will bloom sooner.