Pixie Mandarin Tree

What the Pixie Mandarin (Citrus reticulata 'Pixie') lacks in size, it makes up for in sweet, indulgent flavor! These tiny little fruits are ever-so-popular - beloved by kids, adults also love their sweet, juicy goodness.

The Pixie Mandarin has a mild, sweet taste with lots of juice and deep orange flesh. The Pixie Mandarin is a Citrus fruit that is completely seedless, making it even more desirable to both kids and foodies in general.

The Pixie is a delight for kids, since it's both kid-sized and easy to peel, making it a snack they can easily serve themselves. Pack them in lunchboxes, keep them on the counter for healthy snacking for the whole family, or add them to fruit salads and platters. Pixies, like all Citrus fruits, are a great source of vitamin C, known for their antioxidant and immune-boosting properties.

Planting and Application:

Growers certainly appreciate the tropical look on their properties. The dark, leathery green leaves and upright foliage of this exquisite Mandarin variety give it a rainforest vibe that many growers and passersby appreciate.

These are ornamental lovelies that light up both front, side and back yard locations of your landscape! With their brilliant foliage, scented white blooms and glowing orange orbs dangling from your tree, there's always something to enjoy! Northern gardeners too, can pot this tree up and keep it on porches or patios, and just bring them indoors for the winter!

• Sweet, Juicy Fruit
• Compact Size & Vigorous Upright Evergreen Growth
• Late Season & Long Hang Time
• Grow Indoors & Out
• Specimen or Container Tree

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Mandarin Oranges need the full sun to do their very best flowering, and therefore fruiting. Growing best in very well-drained and slightly acidic soil, needing to dry out slightly between waterings. Preferring moderate moisture and drying out between waterings, prune after fruiting when needed.

Set up a regular fertilizer routine, but use a light hand with fertilizers. For plants that aren't holding on to fruit, consider applying organic Citrus fertilizer monthly in spring and again in summer during the growing season. Feed planted Clementine container plants again right before you take them outside for the summer. Feed in-ground planted Clementines once during the dormant season.

The Pixie Mandarin Tree requires moderate moisture to maintain its health and ensure a bountiful harvest. Grow the Pixie in the ground if you live in Zones 9-10, or cultivate it in a container in Zones 4-10.

Protecting Container Citrus From Cold

Although it's famous for growing in warmer regions, it can also thrive in colder areas as long as the tree is brought indoors prior to the first frost of winter.

If you're growing these tropical trees in the ground in the lowest of their favored growing zones, they need to be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the worst of the chill. If a spot like that is unavailable, then you are better off planting in a large, deep container.

In borderline growing zones, begin slowly acclimating your tree indoors or into a protected location, eventually moving your tree inside in bright indirect sun for the winter if the temperatures in your area ever dip below that 40°F range. In spring, reverse this process and begin acclimating your tree to again be back out in the full sun all summer. This reduces stress and leaf drop.

• Prune to any size - ideal container plant
• Protect from cold & drafts - Provide at least 6 hours of full sun per day
• Provide a regular fertilizer schedule
• Learn about Caring for your Citrus Tree in our Garden Blog
• Provide a slightly acidic site that's enriched & well-drained

The Pixie Mandarin Tree is a cute little Citrus that packs a whopping amount of flavor! Hurry and order now before they sell out! Reap the rewards of growing your own homegrown fruit anywhere in the U.S.!