Botanical name – Citrus unshui ‘Okitsu'

Common name – Dwarf Mandarin Engall’s Seedless

Description – The Robbie Engall’s Seedless mandarin was a variety of Satsuma mandarin selected for cultivation by the late Robbie Engall. As part of the Satsuma family, it can tolerate cooler temperatures quite well. The tree has a slightly drooping growth habit which can look almost decorative.  It’s still relatively compact, but regular pruning would definitely help keep it in a nice shape. The dwarf tree can grow to about 1 – 1.5m in its lifetime, so even if it’s grown in a pot, it could potentially reach its full height if the pot is large enough to support it.  It’s a strong grower and, when mature, it can be a reliable producer, though mandarins are sometimes known to skip a season of fruiting at times. Regular care, feeding, and thinning out of fruit can sometimes help mitigate this.

The Engall’s Seedless mandarin has a puffy skin that’s mostly separate from the inner flesh making it very easy to peel.  Depending on the weather, fruit can start to ripen from April, which often means it’s one of the first citrus to ripen in the garden. This early harvest time makes a great companion for other mandarins, like the Imperial or Emperor, which start to ripen a little later in the season.

Flower Colour – White

Flower Period – Autumn

Fruiting – Starts late April

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