Fruitopia Nursery
Mandarin - Imperial: RESTRICTED TO QLD
Mandarin - Imperial: RESTRICTED TO QLD
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Grafted imperial mandarin tree approx 50cms tall and already produces fruit when in season. Grows 2.5m high and is ideal for growing in pots and small spaces. Prefers a sunny position and lots of water. Feed with citrus fertiliser once a year.
The Imperial Mandarin is a popular citrus variety that originates in Australia. A large evergreen shrub to small tree that produces fragrant creamy-white flowers followed by medium-sized orange fruit with a fine, smooth, glossy golden-orange skin that tends to look “puffy”. It has a very sweet, orange coloured flesh with several seeds. Since the skin is easy to peel and the flesh is delightfully juicy and strong-scented it’s a favourite with children. They are the first mandarins to be picked each season and are perfect eaten on their own, as a healthy snack, for lunchboxes, or in desserts.
- Protect from strong winds especially during flowering or while fruit is forming.
Care Instructions:
Give your plant a small amount of water everyday, preferably in the morning. If you plant your tree in the ground you will need to water it regularly for the first 2 years and then the roots should be able to find their own water. Use a general purpose fertiliser once a year and be sure to follow the instructions on the packet. To encourage new growth, prune branch tips at the end of summer. If you are growing your tree in a pot we recommend using a pot between 30-50lts. You can grow any fruit tree in a pot and it will restrict the height of the tree to approx 2m tall and it will still bear fruit, then if you plant it in the ground it will continue to grow taller.
Shipping Information:
Orders are shipped by courier every Monday to ensure the trees reach you by the weekend. Orders usually take 1-3 business days to arrive and your tracking details will be provided after your order is shipped. All orders are classified by default as having ‘Authority to leave’, if you would like to change this to ‘Signature on delivery’ please let us know by writing a comment at checkout.
How to care for your fruit tree
How to care for your fruit tree
When you receive your fruit trees please unpackage them as soon as possible and give them some water. It is normal for some of the fruit trees to wilt slightly in transit but they will revive quickly with care. Please water your trees everyday.
Planting Instructions:
In a pot: If you are planting your fruit tree in a pot long term we recommend using a 3-50 litre pot . Use premim potting mix or rich garden soil, place a saucer under the pot and grass clippings or mulch around the tree to help the tree retain moisture. Water every 1-2 days continually.
In the ground: Dig a hole 2 times larger than the size of the pot or bag the tree is currently in. Squeeze the pot to loosen the root system before planting. Water well and add mulch or grass clipping around the tree. Water daily for the first year and then after that the tree should be able to sourse its own water through its root system, but continue to observe the tree and water if necessary.
Wait 1 month after planting before fertilising to avoid burning the roots.
Special care instructions for lychee, avocado and bananas, please see the product description for each tree.
Fertiliser: Fertilise your trees once a year in springtime following the correct instructions on the packet.
Pruning: Pruning your tree ecourages new gowth and a bushier growth habit. At the end of summer we recommend pruning the tips of the tree branches by 2-3cms or you can prune the tree to a desired shape.
If you have any care questions please give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.
Shipping
Shipping
Shipping Costs:
Brisbane and Gold Coast Metro Suburbs: Free Shipping
Other Areas QLD: Shipping costs may apply based on your location and the number of trees purchased. If there are any additional shipping fees you will be contacted after you purchase and given the option of a refund if you desire.
Other Areas: NSW, ACT, VIC and SA. $30 per order or free shipping if you buy 4 or more trees.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your order to be packed and sent.
If you find a tree you would like to purchase we recommend doing so promptly as often our stock sells out shortly after being listed and then wont be available again until our next re-stock.
Our maximum box size is 1.06m. Some trees may need to be trimmed to fit into the packaging, this does not damage the tree, it encourages the tree to grow new branches and become bushier.
You may not be sent the exact tree pictures on the website but it I’ll be very similar in size and height. All of our trees are grown outside in the sun, so they are fully accustomed to Queensland weather conditions. Due to that, the trees may have minor leaf imperfections from the sun, but the overall health of the trees is superb.
Orders are shipped by courier and usually take 1-3 business days if you are in Brisbane or the Gold Coast and other Metro areas or up to 3 weeks for other locations. Plants are packaged carefully with water in the packaging.
Please follow all care instructions for your tree/s as outlined on the website in the product description of each tree. MOST IMPORTANT IS WATERING YOUR TREE EVERYDAY (preferably in the morning).
If there are any issues when your package arrives please contact us via email at info@fruitopianursery.com.au for a promt reply.
Return policy
Return policy
At Fruitopia Nursery we love plants and we want you to love your plants too, so if there are any issues with your purchase, we’re here to help. Please carefully follow all care instructions for your new plants, paying particular attention to their watering requirements.
If you are unhappy with your purchase in anyway please contact us by email and we will do our very best to resolve the situation.
Depending on the problem we will be happy to offer a refund, partial refund or exchange at our sole discretion.
If your goods are damaged on arrival, please take a photo and contact us immediately via email so that we can follow up the matter with the delivery company.
Please do not post plants back without first contacting us via email info@fruitopianursery.com.au
