{"product_id":"afourer-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-afourer","title":"Afourer Mandarin Tree - Citrus reticulata 'Afourer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfourer Mandarin (\u003cem\u003eCitrus reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Afourer') is a late season mandarin, also sold as Nadorcott or W. Murcott, with deep orange, easy peel fruit and a rich, sweet flavour. It grows into a rounded evergreen tree of about 3m to 4m and extends your mandarin harvest into late winter and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e It ripens after most mandarins finish, so a tree pairs well with an early variety for a long season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep orange, easy peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rind is rich in colour, peels cleanly and the flesh is juicy and sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFew seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit has few seeds when grown away from other citrus, but cross-pollination from nearby citrus can add some.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree sets fruit without a partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m to 4m apart in full sun, with an early mandarin nearby to spread the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 50cm or wider holds a tree for several years with regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage, spring blossom and heavy orange fruit make a good looking small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Afourer Mandarin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and mild cool temperate gardens. Protect young trees from frost for the first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost. Citrus hates wet feet, so mound planting beds where drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week in summer and feed with a citrus fertiliser through spring, summer and autumn. A good crop can bend branches, so thin fruit on heavy years if the tree looks strained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to open the canopy. Net against fruit fly and watch for citrus leaf miner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Afourer Mandarin in 300mm pots and 400mm pots. Grafted citrus crops sooner than a seedling. The 400mm pots are the bigger trees, ready to settle quickly and begin cropping in good conditions. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eExplore the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eMore citrus trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eHow to grow citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it have seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is almost seedless when there is no other citrus nearby. Bees can cross-pollinate from neighbouring trees, which may bring a few seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfourer is a late season mandarin, usually ripe from late winter into spring. Taste before picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large pot with free draining citrus mix, regular water and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095149703487,"sku":"CIT-RET-AFOURE-300MM","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095149736255,"sku":"CIT-RET-AFOURE-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/afourer-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-afourer.jpg?v=1794663798","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/afourer-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-afourer","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}