Ellendale Mandarin Tree

Ellendale Mandarin (Citrus reticulata 'Ellendale') is an Australian tangor, a cross between a mandarin and an orange, with large, juicy, richly flavoured fruit in late winter and spring. It grows into a broad, rounded evergreen tree of about 4m to 5m and is sold here as advanced and specimen stock.

Why you'll love it

• Large, juicy fruit. Ellendale fruit is big, with a rich, sweet-tart flavour that suits eating fresh and juicing.
• Late season harvest. It ripens after most mandarins and many oranges, filling the gap in late winter and spring.
• Australian bred. This is a tangor that came from Australia and has long suited local conditions.
• Self-fertile. A single tree sets fruit without a partner. Expect some seeds in the fruit.

Where it works best

Feature tree. Plant 4m to 5m from fences and buildings so the broad crown has room and the fruit ripens in full sun.

Instant orchard. The advanced stock gives a bearing tree sooner than young citrus.

Shade and fruit. The dense evergreen canopy gives welcome summer shade.

Growing Ellendale Mandarin in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It suits warm subtropical and warm temperate gardens best, and young trees need frost protection.

Soil. Free draining soil enriched with compost. Mound planting beds where drainage is poor.

Water and feed. Water deeply once a week through summer and feed with a citrus fertiliser three times a year. Mulch the root zone but keep the mulch off the trunk.

Pruning. Prune lightly after harvest to remove dead wood and open the canopy. Net against fruit fly and watch for citrus leaf miner.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Ellendale Mandarin in 500mm pots and 300 litre bags. The 500mm pots and 300 litre bags are advanced and specimen stock, so the plants are heavy and often arrive by specialist freight. Plan a planting hole and help to move the tree. 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.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

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Common questions

Is Ellendale a mandarin or an orange?

It is a tangor, a mandarin and orange cross. The fruit peels like a mandarin and tastes rich and juicy.

Does it have seeds?

Yes, Ellendale usually has seeds, which is part of its character.

When is it ripe?

Late in the season, usually late winter into spring. Taste to check before picking.