Botanical name – Citrus limon ‘Dwarf Mandarin Emperor’
Common name – Dwarf Mandarin Emperor
Description – The Emperor mandarin has long been a popular commercially grown and sold variety around the world. Chances are, if you regularly buy mandarins when they’re in season, you’ve likely picked up a few Emperors from your local grocery store or fruit shop at some point.
The trees are quite a compact grower with a dense foliage and a relatively upright structure. When planted in the ground, a dwarf Emperor tree can reach a height of about 1.5 – 2m in their lifespan. They can also live happily in a good, large pot or planter box.
The fruit has a pretty strong, sweet flavour with a puffy skin that forms separately from the inner flesh making it very easy to peel. The fruit starts to ripen from around June, depending on the weather, so it’s considered a mid-season fruit and makes a great companion for the Imperial mandarin which ripens a little earlier. Pairing these two trees together can help extend your harvest season significantly.
Flower Colour – White
Flower Period – Autumn
Fruiting – June to July
Location – Grows best in fertile soil in full sun.
Care – Maintain regular watering during establishment and through the warmer growing season. Drought tolerant once established. Watch for pest and treat at the first sign of damage.
Mature height – 2m H x 2m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
200mm – 40cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
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Full Sun |
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Part Shade |
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Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots |
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Flowering |
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Fruiting |
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Wild Life Attracting |
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2m Wide |
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2m High |
