Cleopatra Mandarin Tree – Historic, Hardy, and Full of Flavor

The Cleopatra Mandarin Tree is a hardy and historic citrus variety with a legacy stretching back centuries. Known for its small, richly flavored fruit and vigorous growth, it has been cultivated both for its fruit and as a strong rootstock for grafting other citrus.

It’s tough, reliable, and a piece of living citrus history.

You can try growing this mandarin in cooler climates.

Why This Tree Is Different

The Cleopatra Mandarin stands out for its resilience and its deep historical roots.

• Fruit appearance: Small, reddish-orange mandarins with thin skin
  
  

• Flavor profile: Tart and aromatic, often used in cooking, preserves, and juicing
  
  

• Cold tolerance: More resilient than many citrus varieties
  
  

• Historic roots: Believed to have originated in India, long valued across Asia and the Mediterranean
  
  

• Dual purpose: Grown for fruit and widely used as a vigorous citrus rootstock
  
  

What It Does For You

• Provides tart, richly flavored fruit for preserves, juices, and cooking
  
  

• Connects you to history, a mandarin grown for centuries around the world
  
  

• Adds resilience, one of the hardiest mandarins you can grow
  
  

• Brings ornamental beauty, glossy leaves and clusters of bright orange fruit
  
  

• Gives you rarity, a citrus tree prized by collectors and enthusiasts
  
  

The Story Behind It

The Cleopatra Mandarin has been cultivated for hundreds of years, particularly in India and Asia, before spreading to the Mediterranean and eventually the United States. It’s valued not only for its fruit but also as one of the strongest and most widely used rootstocks in the citrus world.

Its fruit is tart but flavorful, often used in preserves, marinades, or juicing. While less commonly grown for snacking, its hardiness and reliability make it a favorite among citrus growers and collectors.

When you plant a Cleopatra Mandarin Tree, you’re adding toughness, tradition, and history to your orchard.

No Weakness, No Ordinary Fruit, No Equal

• Hardy and resilient: thrives where many citrus struggle
  
  

• Historic variety: cultivated for centuries across continents
  
  

• Flavorful fruit: tart, aromatic, and versatile in the kitchen
  
  

• Backed by our Texas-grown guarantee
  
  

Who This Tree Is For

• Gardeners who want a hardy, resilient citrus variety
  
  

• Collectors interested in historic and culturally significant fruit trees
  
  

• Home cooks who enjoy tart fruit for juicing, preserves, and marinades
  
  

• Citrus enthusiasts who appreciate varieties beyond the ordinary
  
  

The Cleopatra Mandarin Tree is historic, hardy, and unique.

Once you grow it, you’ll see why it has been valued for centuries around the world.

Order Now & Grow a Piece of Citrus History

The Cleopatra Mandarin Tree offers resilience, flavor, and tradition. Don’t wait another season to experience this historic citrus in your garden.