Plant Database
Dekopon Mandarin Tree
Mandarin ‘Shiranui’, Dekopon mandarin
Dekopon Mandarin Tree, also known as Shiranui Citrus, is widely recognized as one of the best-tasting citrus varieties you can grow at home. In the U.S. market, this fruit is often known as “Sumo Citrus,” famous for its large size, easy peeling, and exceptional sweetness.
Originally developed in Japan, this premium mandarin produces large, seedless fruit with a distinctive top-knot shape. The flavor is rich, smooth, and intensely sweet, with very low acidity — making it one of the most enjoyable citrus fruits for fresh eating.
This is a grafted tree, selected for strong growth and reliable fruiting. Under good conditions, it can begin producing fruit within a few seasons and continue for many years.
Perfect for Bay Area climates, Dekopon Mandarin performs well in both in-ground planting and large containers.