Mandarin

Imperial

Botanical Name: Citrus × Reticulata

Fruit Characteristics: The Imperial mandarin is an Australian variety, It is the earliest fruiting of the mandarins and very popular with consumers for it’s easy eating characteristics. It has a good balance of sweet and juicy, and has a thin and easy-to-peel skin. It’s yellow-orange and contains a low amount of seeds.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: April to June

Preferred Climate: Subtropical/ Warm Temperate

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting Season: All year

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Climate Suitability

Good news, there is a Citrus Fruit Salad Tree suitable for most Australian Climates. 

  • Tropical / Temperate climates are suitable for all Citrus trees.
  • Citrus are also suitable for Cold climates (down to -8 degrees).
  • Alpine areas with temperatures below -8 are not recommended for Citrus.

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