{"product_id":"ellendale-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-ellendale","title":"Ellendale Mandarin Tree - Citrus reticulata 'Ellendale'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEllendale Mandarin (\u003cem\u003eCitrus reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, juicy fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ellendale fruit is big, with a rich, sweet-tart flavour that suits eating fresh and juicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate season harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e It ripens after most mandarins and many oranges, filling the gap in late winter and spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian bred.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tangor that came from Australia and has long suited local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree sets fruit without a partner. Expect some seeds in the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m from fences and buildings so the broad crown has room and the fruit ripens in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The advanced stock gives a bearing tree sooner than young citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense evergreen canopy gives welcome summer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ellendale 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 warm subtropical and warm temperate gardens best, and young trees need frost protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost. 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 through summer and feed with a citrus fertiliser three times a year. Mulch the root zone but keep the mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to remove dead wood and 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 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.\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\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for instant impact\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=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse more fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ellendale a mandarin or an orange?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a tangor, a mandarin and orange cross. The fruit peels like a mandarin and tastes rich and juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Ellendale usually has seeds, which is part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the season, usually late winter into spring. Taste to check before picking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095150489919,"sku":"CIT-RET-ELLEND-500MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":68095150522687,"sku":"CIT-RET-ELLEND-300L","price":8250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ellendale-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-ellendale.jpg?v=1794663820","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/ellendale-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-ellendale","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}