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Citrus reticulata 'Willowleaf'

Family Rutaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Citrus reticulata 'Willowleaf' (mandarin) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during mid-spring to early summer. This fruit is upright and has medium green foliage that is glossy, medium textured, evergreen and fragrant. The fruit produced by Citrus reticulata 'Willowleaf' (mandarin) is showy and fragrant. The stems are smooth in texture and fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning fruit which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Citrus reticulata 'Willowleaf' tolerates drought.