Mandarin Imperial - 4L Pot

Imperial Mandarin

Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata 'Imperial'

The Imperial Mandarin is Australia's most popular mandarin variety, cherished for its sweet, juicy fruit and easy-to-peel skin. This evergreen tree produces medium-sized, bright orange fruit with few seeds, making it perfect for fresh eating and juicing. Its compact, upright growth habit and glossy green foliage make it an attractive addition to any garden.

• Medium-sized, sweet, juicy fruit with few seeds
• Easy-to-peel, thin, smooth skin
• Fragrant white blossoms and glossy green foliage
• Suitable for planting in the ground or large containers
• Self-pollinating with fruiting from late autumn to early winter

Care

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil
• Water regularly during dry periods, especially when fruiting
• Fertilise with a citrus-specific fertiliser in spring and late summer
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches
• Protect young trees from frost; established trees tolerate light frosts
• Mulch to retain moisture, keeping mulch away from the trunk