Growing mandarin / tangerine
citrus
Pollination
Most are self-fertile; a few ('Clementine', 'Honey') set more and seedier fruit with a second citrus nearby, or fewer seeds if isolated.
Growing it
Zones 8b-11 - among the more cold-tolerant citrus. Naturally small trees that do well in large containers. Satsuma is the hardiest, to about 15 F when established.
Where mandarin / tangerine grows best
Hardy in zones 8-11. Combining the two:
Good fit across most of: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina. Also parts of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
Questions gardeners ask
What zone does mandarin / tangerine grow in?
Mandarin / Tangerine grows in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
How many chill hours does mandarin / tangerine need?
Mandarin / Tangerine has no winter chill requirement. Cold hardiness and summer heat matter more for where it grows.
Is mandarin / tangerine self-pollinating?
Self-fertile — one plant crops on its own. Most are self-fertile; a few ('Clementine', 'Honey') set more and seedier fruit with a second citrus nearby, or fewer seeds if isolated.
Which states can grow mandarin / tangerine?
Mandarin / Tangerine suits most of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and parts of 16 other states where the right zones occur. Your own zone and chill hours matter more than the state.
Chill and pollination are given at the fruit-type level; specific cultivars can differ. Values are typical ranges for home-garden planning.