Citrus reticulata Blanco,Tangerine fruit trees,Mandarin orange

Citrus reticulata Blanco， It is a small tree of the Citrus genus in the Rutaceae family. Citrus has more branches and fewer thorns. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruiting period is from October to December.

Tangerine fruit trees are widely cultivated around the world, and China is one of the important places of origin. They are mainly distributed in provinces such as Gansu, Jiangsu, and Hainan in China. Widely cultivated, rarely semi wild. Citrus is mostly grown along the banks of Rivers and Lakes or in plains, hills and low mountains. It likes the subtropical climate of high temperature and humidity. It is not cold resistant and slightly shade tolerant. It grows well in sandy loam with sufficient sunlight, deep soil layer and good ventilation performance. Can be used as a potted plant for viewing. Citrus fruit pulp is sweet and sour, and can be processed into foods such as fruit juice, jam, and fruit cake.

Essence can be extracted from Tangerine flowers and fruits, pectin and citric acid can be extracted from pomace and pericarp. The skin residue of Tangerine fruit trees contains nutrients such as protein, minerals, and vitamins, which can be used for the production and processing of ruminant animal feed.