Likely the most cold hardy of any mandarin, Changsha is a very old Chinese cultivar that has been widely tested for its cold hardiness in various zone 8 climates and is typically hardy to at least 10 F. Fruits are very tasty but need to be picked just as they ripen. If left to hang on the tree for a long time they become pretty flavorless and watery. Changsha has been used to hybridize many new cold hardy citrus and the possibilities for new citrus with Changsha in their parentage is very promising and exciting.
Details
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata 'Changsha'
Common Name
Changsha Mandarin Citrus
Hardiness Zone
- 8b
Appearance
Max Height
10 feet
Max Spread
10 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White with Yellow Eyes
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Juice
- Baking
- Sauces
Fruit Colour
- Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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