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Citrus, Mandarin, Tachibana Orange 'Shekwasha'

Citrustachibana

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Family

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Citrus (SIT-rus)

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Synonym

Citrus depressa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Textured

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Yukinoroh

(Zone 9b) | January 2016 | neutral

There seems to be some confusion with the name here.

Citrus x depressa is grown in Okinawa and is called Shiikwaasaa there...Read More

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