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Mandarin
If ever there was a generous tree, it is the Mandarin. Even when it is still quite small, it smothers itself in fruit and is therefore well worth growing. Like all citrus varieties, it likes a well-drained, friable, slightly acid soil and full sun. Initial protection from wind in the summer months will help it to become established.
The blossoms of the mandarin are heavily perfumed and can be quite intoxicating in the evening.The fruit is oblate, rather than spherical, and roughly resembles a small pumpkin in shape. Mandarins are usually eaten plain, or in fruit salads and kids love to lie under the tree and eat them by the dozen. This is certainly because the fruit is easily peeled with the fingers, and can be spilt into even segments without spilling juice. This makes it convenient to eat, as one doesn't require utensils to peel or cut the fruit.
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In the simplest hybridizations, a cross between tangerine and orange is called a tangor, while a cross between tangerine and grapefruit is called a tangelo. Hybrids that include tangerine, grapefruit and orange are simply called citrus hybrids. Because all tangerines are mandarins but not all mandarins are tangerines, mandarins are commonly separated into four groups: Mediterranean – originating in the Mediterranean Basin – probably Italy, King – originating in Vietnam, Satsuma – from Japan, and Tangerines – which came from Algeria.
The Mandarin tree is more tolerant to drought than the fruit. Mandarins are grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, although best color and quality usually occurs under subtropical conditions. As a group, mandarins are among the most cold-hardy of citrus fruits, being second only to kumquats. Most mandarin trees are more erect than other kinds of citrus trees and many exhibit a drooping habit because of rather long, willowy branches.
The wood is somewhat more brittle than other citrus and limb breakage is common under heavy fruit loads unless some sort of support is provided. When planting, be aware that some trees will have been container-grown in a soilless medium--which makes the trees rather difficult to establish without special care. At planting, use a gentle stream of water from the garden hose to wash an inch or so of the medium from all around the root ball, thereby exposing the peripheral roots. Thus, the outer roots are placed in contact with the soil of the planting site and growth commences almost immediately.
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Mandarin Aoshima
A vigorous and reliable form of Mandarin with large smooth skinned fruit from May-July. Easy to peel with good quality fruit that only improves as the tree matures. Can be grown in a container if you wish. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1m
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Mandarin Burgess Scarlet
Medium sized, rich flavoured, aromatic fruit that is easy to peel. Tends to crop heavily every 2nd year. The fruit is mature from June through to August. Quite vigorous in habit but nice and bushy. Can be grown in a container in a warm sunny position as long as watered regularly. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m
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Mandarin Clementine Caffin
A popular early maturing variety that has small, sweet juicy fruit of good colour and flavour. Produces from a young age. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Remove fruit with sharp secateurs a few centimetres above the stalk. Evergreen.
An ideal container plant which will be both ornamental and productive. Citrus do well in containers as long as they are fed and watered regularly.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2mx2m
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Mandarin Corsica No.2
This new improved Clementine variety ripens around June-July. It has good sized, sweet juicy fruit with very few seeds and a tangy flavour. Peels easily and cleanly. Generally crops well. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Evergreen.
This Mandarin was developed on the French Island of Corsica where Mandarins are widely grown - of 'coursica'!
Habit: Upright
Height: 2.5m x 2m
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Mandarin Corsica No.2 Dwarf
This new improved Clementine variety ripens around June-July. It has good sized, sweet juicy fruit with very few seeds and a tangy flavour. Peels easily and cleanly. Generally crops well. Grafted on 'Flying Dragron' rootstock to keep compact. Evergreen.
This Mandarin was developed on the French Island of Corsica where Mandarins are widely grown - of 'coursica'!
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m
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Mandarin Dble Miho/Kawano
Double Graft Mandarin - now that's a good idea. 'Miho' has large fruit with smooth, thin skin that is easy peel. Juicy with a mild flavour. 'Kawano' also has easy peel skin, sweet fruit and crops well. Plant in a sunny, well drained position and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
All Citrus love being fed and watered regularly, especially if container grown. They respond quickly to a little pampering and will reward you for your efforts. When harvesting the fruit cut rather than pull off the tree.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 2m
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Mandarin Encore
Medium sized, very juicy, thin skinned fruit which is easy to peel and almost seedless. Ripens December holding fruit until around March. Mandarins are happiest in a sunny well drained position. When harvesting the fruit use sharp secateurs and cut a few centimetres above the stalk. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2.5m x 2m
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Mandarin Encore Dwarf
Medium sized, very juicy, thin skinned fruit which is easy to peel and almost seedless. Ripens December holding fruit until around March. Mandarins are happiest in a sunny well drained position. Grafted onto dwarf rootstock to keep compact and can be grown in a container. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1m
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Mandarin Hansen Late
A reliable Mandarin that produces fruit from July onwards i.e. a little later than many other varieties. The fruit is juicy with a rich flavour and the skin is loose so therefore easy to peel. Plant in the sun in fertile well drained soil for best results. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m
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Mandarin Kara
The Kara Mandarin has thin easy peel skin and delectable juicy fruit that ripen in spring. Forms a small oval tree with a dense branch pattern. Needs a sheltered warm spot with protection from frost. As with all Citrus your Mandarin will reward you best if fed and watered regularly. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2 x 2m
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