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Gold Nugget Mandarin Tree
2-3 ft.
$85.95
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$85.95
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Plant details
Meet this plant.
Gold Nugget Mandarin Tree: Sweet Citrus That Sticks Around
Enjoy fresh mandarins long after most citrus trees are finished. The Gold Nugget Mandarin Tree, also known as "Golden Nugget," is a late-ripening variety that produces sweet, richly flavored fruit with an easy-to-peel, bumpy rind. Its fruit ripens in spring and holds exceptionally well on the tree through summer, giving you weeks of homegrown harvests without rushing to pick.
Why You'll Love the Gold Nugget Mandarin Tree
- Late-ripening variety extends your citrus harvest into spring and summer.
- Rich, sweet flavor with an easy-to-peel, textured rind.
- Seedless fruit under normal conditions (three or fewer seeds); may develop seeds if cross-pollinated with other citrus.
- Self-fertile, so only one tree is needed to produce fruit.
- Excellent fruit-holding ability lets you harvest over an extended period.
- Remarkably frost tolerant compared to many mandarin varieties.
- Trees typically begin bearing fruit in March.
- Ideal for edible landscapes, backyard orchards, and patio containers.
- Can be grown in containers and moved indoors during winter in colder climates.
Gold Nugget is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to stretch their mandarin season. For even longer harvests, plant early-, mid-, and late-ripening mandarin varieties together to enjoy fresh fruit for months.
Best suited for USDA Zones 9-10, where it can be planted in the ground. Protect trees when temperatures fall below 32°F. In Zones 4-8, grow Gold Nugget Mandarin in a container and bring it indoors for the winter, making it easy to enjoy homegrown citrus even in colder climates.
Bring home the Gold Nugget Mandarin Tree and keep the sweet citrus harvest going long after the season would normally end.
Please note: This tree ships in a citra pot—a tall, narrow container that promotes vertical root growth and prevents root circling.
Plan before planting
Fruit tree facts at a glance.
Use hardiness as a first filter, then confirm chill hours, pollination, summer conditions, and local restrictions.
- USDA hardiness
- Zones 9–10
- Arrival height
- 2-3 ft.
- Pollination
- Self-pollinating
- Winter care
- Protect young plants and container roots during freezes.
- Delivery eligibility
- Final delivery eligibility is confirmed at checkout; state agricultural restrictions may apply.
USDA zones describe average annual extreme minimum temperatures, not summer heat, humidity, soil, sunlight, chill accumulation, or every microclimate.
A better live-plant order
Know what happens next.
1
Choose the right option
Confirm your USDA zone, then select the available plant size.
2
Packed for the trip
Your plant is secured with transit-ready packaging, and tracking is sent when the order ships.
3
Unpack and acclimate
Open the package promptly, inspect the plant, and give it time to adjust before repotting.
Your point of contact
Inty Tursun
Manager
Questions about plant options, delivery, tracking, or an order? Inty is here to help before and after your purchase.
Will my plant look exactly like the photo?
Live plants naturally vary in height, branching, leaf count, color, and shape. Photos show the variety and typical presentation.
Can items arrive separately?
Yes. Plants can have different preparation times and packaging needs, so one order may receive more than one tracking number.
What should I do when it arrives?
Unpack promptly, inspect the plant, water only when needed, and let it acclimate before making major care changes.
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