UF Marathon Mandarin

Marathon Mandarin is a productive citrus variety that delivers excellent fruit quality, vibrant color, and outstanding flavor. This attractive evergreen tree produces juicy mandarins with a balanced sweetness and tender texture, making it a favorite for fresh eating and home orchard production.

Key Features

• Sweet, juicy mandarin flavor

• Easy-to-peel fruit

• Attractive deep orange coloration

• Excellent fresh eating quality

• Productive and vigorous growth habit

• Great for backyard citrus plantings

• Evergreen ornamental appeal

Fruit Characteristics

Marathon Mandarin produces medium-sized fruit with smooth orange skin and tender, juicy flesh. Fruit is flavorful, easy to segment, and ideal for snacking or fresh citrus use.

Recommended Uses

• Fresh eating and snacking

• Backyard orchards

• Patio and container citrus

• Specialty citrus collections

• Fresh juice applications

• Ornamental landscape use

Growing Information

Marathon Mandarin performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and regular irrigation during establishment. Trees benefit from balanced citrus nutrition and seasonal maintenance for optimal growth and fruit production.

Available Options

• Grafted citrus trees

• Multiple rootstock selections available

• Various container sizes depending on availability

We do not accept returns, but if you are unhappy with your purchase, please let us know ASAP, so we can address the issue. 

Our shipping days are Monday and Tuesday to limit the likelihood that your trees are caught in transit over the weekend, so the order cut off will be 8 AM on Monday. We are not able to ship citrus trees to AL, AZ, CA, FL, HI, FL, LA, or TX in compliance with USDA regulations. You will automatically receive an email with tracking information when your order ships.

If your order includes a pre-order item, we will hold the shipment until that item is ready.