An early-season Australian mandarin with loose, easy-peeling skin and sweet, lightly seeded segments. A reliable, well-loved backyard tree that crops from autumn into early winter.
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 Imperial Mandarin
Citrus reticulata 'Imperial' 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 Imperial Mandarin
Imperial Mandarin suits subtropical and warm-temperate 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
Imperial Mandarin does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Imperial 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 Imperial Mandarin after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Imperial Mandarin in the garden
Imperial 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 Imperial Mandarin with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Imperial Mandarin
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