Botanical name – Citrus limon ‘Dwarf Mandarin Imperial ’ 

Common name – Dwarf Mandarin Imperial 

Description – Imperial mandarins are a very common commercial variety that’s just as popular for the backyard, too. They originated right here in Australia, too! They started as a chance hybrid in Emu Plains, NSW in 1890, and are now commonly grown outside the country in California as well.

Imperial trees typically have a nice, upright and compact growth habit. The leaves are quite pretty with their narrow, pointed shape and lush green colour. They would make quite a nice feature tree that also happens to provide excellent quality fruit.

As a dwarf tree, the Imperial would grow to around 1.5m tall in the ground and in ideal conditions. It can also live its life quite happily in a nice, large pot.

The fruit has a good, strong and sweet flavour. Its segments can also be quite juicy, too. Imperials tend to have a decently think outer skin and while it’s not really separate from the fruit flesh, it’s still relatively easy to peel.

It’s usually a medium sized fruit, though in heavy cropping seasons, the fruit can be a little smaller. Like many other mandarin varieties, the imperial can sometimes bear fruit in alternating years. This can sometimes be managed by thinning out the crop, especially if it’s a large one.

Flower Colour – White

Flower Period – Autumn

Fruiting – May to June

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 – 1.5m H x 1.5m 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:

	Full Sun
	Part Shade
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	Fruiting
	Wild Life Attracting
	1.5m Wide
	1.5m High