Calamandarin
“Calamandarin” Citrus (Citrus reticulata X Citrus mitis)
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A cold-hardy citrus with a Woodlanders pedigree. Woodlanders has long led in offering citrus and citrus hybrids that stand outdoors beyond the usual citrus belt, and the calamandarin is one of the toughest. Likely a hybrid of a mandarin, Citrus reticulata, and a calamondin, the calamandarin blends easy-peeling, tangerine-like fruit with the cold tolerance that calamondin brings to the cross.
The plant is a handsome, rounded small tree carrying glossy evergreen leaves, fragrant white spring blossoms, and heavy crops of small, tangerine-like fruit. The fruit ripens early and hangs long on the branches, staying good on the tree for weeks, so the harvest stretches through the season.
This selection came out of the Florida Citrus Arboretum, chosen by Woodlanders as one of the hardier survivors of the severe freeze of 1990, and has proven both hardy and very fruitful in the trial ground at Aiken, South Carolina. A genuine piece of citrus-breeding history for the adventurous southern gardener.
Grow the calamandarin in full sun and well-drained soil, as a patio or courtyard specimen in zones 8 to 10, or in a movable container to overwinter indoors farther north. By federal citrus quarantine, we cannot ship citrus to Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, or Texas.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 8–10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 12–15 Feet · Spread 12–15 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Evergreen
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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