Citrus reticulata Mandarin 'Emperor'
With its vibrant orange fruit and exceptional flavour, ‘Emperor‘ is an outstanding mandarin variety that is easy to peel, making it a delightful choice for snacking. The tree features glossy green foliage, adding a lush and attractive element to your garden while providing a beautiful backdrop for the fruit.
Cultural
Emperor‘ is a mid-season variety with fruit ripening in winter. Fruit ripens 6-9 months after flowering. Sensitive to frost when young.
Soil:
Tolerates any well-drained soil
Aspect:
Full sun.
Maintenance:
Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Fertilise in spring and late summer with a citrus-specific fertiliser. Susceptible to citrus scale, leaf miner, and gall wasp- monitor plants closely and apply appropriate treatments if detected.
Water Requirements:
Moderately drought tolerant once established but will benefit from supplementary watering.
Seasonal Interest:
Spring flowering, winter fruiting.
Landscape Uses
‘Emperor‘ mandarin trees are perfect for home orchards, offering delicious, easy-to-peel fruit for fresh eating, juicing, or cooking. They also thrive in pots or containers, making them ideal for patios, balconies, or small gardens where space is limited, and can be easily moved to capture the best sunlight. Additionally, their fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making ‘Emperor‘ a beneficial addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.
Dimensions
Height to 5.0m
Width to 4.0m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.
Width to 4.0m
Can be kept significantly smaller through pruning.