A late-season mandarin with deep orange, richly sweet, easy-peel fruit that is seedless when grown away from other citrus. Productive and high quality, it extends the mandarin season into late winter and spring.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 3.5 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Afourer Mandarin
Botanically, Citrus reticulata 'Afourer' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 3.5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Afourer Mandarin
Afourer Mandarin suits subtropical, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Afourer Mandarin does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Afourer Mandarin is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Afourer Mandarin after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Afourer Mandarin in the garden
Afourer Mandarin earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Afourer Mandarin with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Afourer Mandarin
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