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Gator Bites UFR-5 Mandarin Orange Tree | Grafted Citrus Sapling | Easy-Grow Fruit Tree

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
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Size: (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day.
  • Mature height: 10–15 ft
  • Mature width: 8–12 ft
  • Lifespan: 20–30 years
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Why Choose Gator Bites UFR-5?

This mandarin variety was developed by the University of Florida, specifically bred for excellent flavor, easy peeling, and improved cold hardiness. It's an ideal choice for home growers looking for a low-maintenance citrus tree that produces delicious, snackable fruits. Transform your garden into a citrus paradise with the Gator Bites UFR-5 Mandarin Orange Tree. Order now and start your journey towards homegrown citrus bliss!

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Key Features

The Gator Bites UFR 5 Mandarin Orange Tree is a grafted citrus sapling with glossy, dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers that are small in size, and produces sweet, juicy, easy-to-peel mandarins.

Special considerations

Gator Bites UFR 5 Mandarin Orange Tree requires well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering, and it benefits from special care during frost-prone periods.

Growing and Care Instructions

Gator Bites UFR 5 Mandarin Orange Tree prefers well-draining soil with regular watering, full sun exposure, tolerates temperatures between 25°F to 100°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during growing season, and requires minimal pruning to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced citrus fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 20–30 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 10–15 ft
Max Width 8–12 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

9-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 20 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.