Question: Would you tell me if tangerine trees grow fruit in Las Vegas and if they need any shade? I bought one but I don't know if I should bother planting it.
Hang on to your tangerine and try it. Some tangerines, such as the Satsuma type, have a cold tolerance down to 22 degrees, provided they are not in a windy location. Plant it in full sun and in a protected location if possible.
Put it in a location with lots of radiated heat during winter. The trees will become more tolerant to freezes as they get older.
The other thing you could do is grow it as a container plant and move it to a protected area during times when it might get too cold. The trees make excellent container plants, but make sure the container is as large as you can manage.
Bob Morris is an associate professor with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.
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