This fruit tree is easy to grow and can be found in various sizes, but most they will mature to between three and ten feet. Some even say these are a sweeter version of the lemon. They are a source of vitamin C, like lemons and oranges but with less acidity and more sweetness. They have small, inedible fruits that are difficult to find in the grocery. Although the flower has a strong citrus smell, the fruit it produces is inedible.Ĭlementine trees are a small version of Mandarin orange trees. This tree is somewhat of an evergreen, so it is always green, and with proper care, bears fruit each year.

About The Clementine TreeĬlementine trees are attractive and perfect to grow if you have limited space. The flowers are followed by small, green fruits that will turn into the fruit that is so recognizable. The flowers are beautiful and smell sweet, but they don't need to be pollinated.

It will bloom in spring or early summer, with white flowers. In fact, it will be a while before you see your clementine tree bloom. In return, it will reward you with sweet fruit that will ripen from February to April. It also needs moist, well-drained soil that is rich in potassium.

As a citrus tree, it requires full sun to thrive and likes to be planted in a warm, frost-free climate. The clementine tree is a small tree and grows to about 16 to 18 feet tall. Have you always wanted to grow one of these in your backyard but you didn't know how to do it? A clementine tree is an easy to grow, cold-hardy, low-maintenance citrus tree that grows in hardiness zones 9 to 11. It is the unofficial fruit of Israel, and is rich in nutrients. The clementine tree (Citrus reticulata) is also known as the Mandarin Orange Tree.

Clementine peel