Mandarin
The blossoms of the mandarin are heavily perfumed and can be quite intoxicating in the evening.The fruit is oblate, rather than spherical, and roughly resembles a small pumpkin in shape. Mandarins are usually eaten plain, or in fruit salads and kids love to lie under the tree and eat them by the dozen. This is certainly because the fruit is easily peeled with the fingers, and can be spilt into even segments without spilling juice. This makes it convenient to eat, as one doesn't require utensils to peel or cut the fruit.
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In the simplest hybridizations, a cross between tangerine and orange is called a tangor, while a cross between tangerine and grapefruit is called a tangelo. Hybrids that include tangerine, grapefruit and orange are simply called citrus hybrids. Because all tangerines are mandarins but not all mandarins are tangerines, mandarins are commonly separated into four groups: Mediterranean – originating in the Mediterranean Basin – probably Italy, King – originating in Vietnam, Satsuma – from Japan, and Tangerines – which came from Algeria.
The Mandarin tree is more tolerant to drought than the fruit. Mandarins are grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, although best color and quality usually occurs under subtropical conditions. As a group, mandarins are among the most cold-hardy of citrus fruits, being second only to kumquats. Most mandarin trees are more erect than other kinds of citrus trees and many exhibit a drooping habit because of rather long, willowy branches.
The wood is somewhat more brittle than other citrus and limb breakage is common under heavy fruit loads unless some sort of suport is provided. When planting, be aware that some trees will have been container-grown in a soilless medium--which makes the trees rather difficult to establish without special care. At planting, use a gentle stream of water from the garden hose to wash an inch or so of the medium from all around the root ball, thereby exposing the peripheral roots. Thus, the outer roots are placed in contact with the soil of the planting site and growth commences almost immediately.
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A popular early maturing variety that has small, sweet juicy fruit of good colour and flavour. Produces from a young age. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Remove fruit with sharp secateurs a few centimetres above the stalk. Evergreen.
An ideal container plant which will be both ornamental and productive. Citrus do well in containers as long as they are fed and watered regularly.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 2m
Mandarin Clementine Caffin
Current Stock Height: 60/70cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Standard. This variety ripens around June-July. It has good sized, sweet juicy fruit with very few seeds and a tangy flavour. Peels easily and cleanly. Generally crops well. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Evergreen.
This Mandarin was developed on the French Island of Corsica where Mandarins are widely grown - of 'coursica'!
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: STD
Mandarin Corsica No 2 STD
Current Stock Height: STD 110/HGT 140cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
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This new improved Clementine variety ripens around June-July. It has good sized, juicy fruit with very few seeds and a tangy flavour. Peels easily and cleanly. Generally crops well. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Evergreen.
This Mandarin was developed on the French Island of Corsica where Mandarins are widely grown - of 'coursica'!
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Mandarin Corsica No.2
Current Stock Height: 45/65cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Mandarin Corsica No.2
Current Stock Height: 55/65 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
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Medium sized, very juicy, thin skinned fruit which is easy to peel and almost seedless. Ripens December holding fruit until around March. Mandarins are happiest in a sunny well drained position. When harvesting the fruit use sharp secateurs and cut a few centimetres above the stalk. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Mandarin Encore
Current Stock Height: 40/50cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Mandarin Encore
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
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A reliable Mandarin that produces fruit from July onwards i.e. a little later than many other varieties. The fruit is juicy with a rich flavour and the skin is loose so therefore easy to peel. Plant in the sun in fertile well drained soil for best results. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Mandarin Hansen Late
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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The Kara Mandarin has thin easy peel skin and delectable juicy fruit that ripen in spring. Forms a small oval tree with a dense branch pattern. Needs a sheltered warm spot with protection from frost. As with all Citrus your Mandarin will reward you best if fed and watered regularly. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 2m
Mandarin Kara
Current Stock Height: 40/50cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Large, easy peel flattened fruit with a good sweet flavour. Prolific bearer from May through to June. Forms quite a large tree for a Citrus with a spreading canopy. Plant in a warm sunny position and remember when picking the fruit to cut off with sharp secateurs. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.2m
Mandarin Kawano
Current Stock Height: 45/55cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Satsuma. Quite large typically 'flattened' fruit with smooth thin rind that is easy to peel. Sweet tangy flavour. Early June ripening, lovely to eat straight off the tree and straight into the mouth. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Mandarin Miya Gawa
Current Stock Height: 80/90cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
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Extremely popular because it just tastes so good. Easy peel, virtually seedless, sweet juicy fruit. For the best flavour leave on the tree for about a week after the skin has turned completely orange. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 2m
Mandarin Satsuma
Current Stock Height: 40/60cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
$32.99
'Miho' is very early ripening with fruit ready to eat from Apri/ May. The easy peel, flat fruit has a mild sweet taste. Excellent ornamental Citrus for a container or equally at home in a sunny spot in the garden. Prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5 x 1m
Mandarin Satsuma Miho
Current Stock Height: 50/70cm ?
Container: pb8 ?
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Mandarin Satsuma Miho
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: pb12 ?
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