| Scientific Name | Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. ‘Shatangju’ |
| Common Names | Shatangju, Shatang mandarin, “Sugarcane orange/mandarin” (common market nickname) |
| Origin / Main Production | Local mandarin cultivar widely grown in South China, especially Guangdong and Guangxi |
| Variety Type | Loose‑skin mandarin (fresh fruit; also used for juice and processing) |
| Plant Type | Evergreen citrus tree (mandarin) |
| Growth Habit | Perennial; orchards commonly grafted; tree size depends on rootstock and training system |
| Bearing Age | Typically begins fruiting ~2–3 years after planting (varies by rootstock/management) |
| Fruit Development Period | About ~240 days after blooming reported for harvest maturity (climate dependent) |
| Harvesting / Ripening Season | Generally an autumn–winter mandarin in South China; marketed heavily in winter |
| Fruit Traits | Loose skin, easy peeling; sweet taste quality; popular for superior eating quality |
| Key Traits | Known for high sweetness and easy peeling; some reports note “no core”/soft texture (described in literature) |
| Notes / Challenges | Postharvest internal disorders (e.g., juice vesicle drying/collapse) have been reported in storage |
