Size of a Clementine Tree
Clementine trees range in size from small to medium.
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The citrus fruits commonly called Clementines (Citrus reticulata "Clementine") are small, thin-skinned mandarin oranges. The sweet treats are a variety of class II tangerines, according to Purdue University. Often seen in stores around the fall holidays, they are desirable for their usually seedless pulp, smooth skin and petite size. Clementine trees vary in size depending on the age of the tree and the cultivation habits of the grower. They are winter-hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11.
Tree Appearance
Clementine trees are as attractive as the fruit: compact, round and usually free of thorns, although some hybrids are spiny. The trees have long, slender, bright-green leaves that stand out sharply against the bright orange of the fruit. Clementine trees have a rounded crown formed by the drooping branches. They are not dense trees, so they do not need much pruning, according to the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Sometimes they are pruned to repair damaged branches, as the wood is brittle and tends to break.
Tree Size
Mandarin trees in general reach a maximum height of about 25 feet and width of 12 feet. They are classified as medium-sized trees. Most do not reach their maximum size, however. Only the oldest trees reach this height. The Clementine tree can be pruned to remain much smaller, although it needs less pruning than other citrus trees. Some Clementines and other citrus trees are even cultivated as bushes rather than trained to grow on one leader as a tree. Clementines may also be grown in containers, indoors or outdoors. These potted trees usually range between 8 and 11 feet in height.
Fruit Size and Appearance
Clementines are the smallest of the mandarins. The fruits average a little over 2 inches in diameter, tending to be a bit wider than tall. Their small size, coupled with the sweet taste of the pulp, means that they are most often eaten as snacks rather than used for canning or juicing. The fruits have bright orange, smooth skin and rich, red pulp.
Clementine trees must be cultivated properly to reach their optimum sizes. They like warm but not humid conditions, which means they cannot be easily grown outdoors in many parts of the southern United States. The trees grow best and produce the most fruit when cultivated in subtropical conditions, according to the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. Clementines thrive in well-draining soil and full sunlight. The fruits are usually ready for harvesting in November and December, but the fruit is sometimes damaged by early frosts.
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension: Home Fruit Productions -- Mandarins
Purdue Agriculture: Mandarin Orange
University of Illinios Extension: Clementines
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources: Pruning Citrus
Brighter Blooms: Nules Clementine Tree
The University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Mandarins
Missouri Botanical Garden: Citrus reticulata "Clementine"
Sanders, April. "Size of a Clementine Tree." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/size-clementine-tree-52231.html. Accessed 17 January 2020.
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