Delicia Mandarin Tree (Mandarina Delicia)

About the Delicia Mandarin Tree (Mandarina Delicia)

Mandarina Delicia is a mandarin selection grown in Mexico for exactly what its name promises: sweet, juicy, aromatic fruit that peels in seconds and disappears just as fast. The bright orange segments are tender and full of juice, with a pleasant balance of sugar and tang that makes it ideal for eating fresh straight from the tree. It forms a neat, rounded, evergreen tree with glossy leaves and fragrant spring blossom, attractive enough for a front garden or a large pot on the patio. Ask us on WhatsApp for current photos of the plants.

How to Care for It

Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil; citrus hates waterlogged roots, so raise the bed on heavy clay. Water deeply once or twice a week in the dry season and let the topsoil dry between waterings. Feed with a citrus fertiliser with micronutrients (zinc, iron, magnesium) three times a year, mulch without touching the trunk, and remove shoots that sprout below the main branches.

Fresh limes for every taco and juice from your own tree. Persian, Colima and criollo limes, Valencia and navel oranges, five mandarins, grapefruit, pomelo and Yucatán's own lima de chiche, grown on our farms and shipped by DHL to most of Mexico.

Growing Profile

Botanical name

Citrus reticulata (sold as 'Delicia')

Family

Rutaceae

Native to

A mandarin selection sold in Mexico as 'Delicia'; mandarins originate in southern China

Mature height

3–4 m

Plant spacing

4 m

Years to first fruit

2–3 years

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Cold tolerance

down to -3 °C

Best climates

Humid tropics, Dry tropics, Subtropical, Mild highlands

Grows in a pot

Yes

Ships from

Our farms in Yucatán & Chiapas