{"product_id":"emperor-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-emperor","title":"Emperor Mandarin Tree - Citrus reticulata 'Emperor'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmperor Mandarin (\u003cem\u003eCitrus reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emperor') is a dependable early to mid season mandarin with sweet, juicy, easy peel fruit and a good name in cooler districts. On a standard rootstock it grows into a rounded evergreen tree of about 3m to 4m that carries heavy crops of deep orange fruit through autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, easy peel fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The skin lifts away cleanly and the segments are juicy and sweet, ideal for lunchboxes.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-climate friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Emperor is a reliable choice where winters are cool, because the fruit sweetens as nights chill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, evergreen foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant white blossom in spring and bright fruit in the cooler months make it a good looking garden tree.\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, away from paving that bakes the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 50cm or wider holds a tree for years if you feed and water it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a lawn specimen it gives shade, blossom perfume and fruit in the one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emperor Mandarin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Protect young trees from frost for their 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 the planting area 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 in spring, summer and autumn. Mulch, but keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after harvest to open the canopy and remove dead wood. Watch for citrus leaf miner on new growth and net against fruit fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Emperor Mandarin in 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm pots, 400mm pots, 500mm pots, 100 litre bags and 500 litre bags. Grafted citrus crops sooner than a seedling, with the larger bags and 500mm pots giving the biggest head start. The advanced bags are specimen trees that suit a gap needing instant impact. 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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second citrus tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Emperor is self-fertile, so one tree crops on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is Emperor ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ripens from autumn into winter, earlier in warmer districts. Taste a fruit before picking, because skin colour alone can mislead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large pot with free draining citrus mix, regular water and feed. The Dwarf Emperor is an even tidier option for pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095149441343,"sku":"CIT-RET-EMPERO-200MM-P6","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095149474111,"sku":"CIT-RET-EMPERO-300MM","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095149506879,"sku":"CIT-RET-EMPERO-400MM","price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095149539647,"sku":"CIT-RET-EMPERO-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":68095149572415,"sku":"CIT-RET-EMPERO-100L","price":1203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":68095149605183,"sku":"CIT-RET-EMPERO-500L","price":12375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/emperor-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-emperor.jpg?v=1794663779","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/emperor-mandarin-tree-citrus-reticulata-emperor","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}