Citrus reticulata is commonly called mandarin. It's an orange like fruit, but smaller in size. The orange showy fruit is edible; people likes to eat it whether kids or adults. As other citruses, it's cool sensitive but less than the other species. Tolerate drought, but preferably should be watered regularly, and to be planted in full sun areas, in most types of well fertilized soils.Excellent small tree for commercial fruit production, home gardens or houseplant. Little pruning needed , and not suceptible to pests and diseases.