Dwarf Mandarin ‘Emperor’

Prolific, mid season crops of medium sized, think skinned fruit with sweet, aromatic flesh with few seeds. Emperor is an attractive, small, evergreen tree with glossy green leaves and fragrant creamy white blossoms. Can be used as a container plant in courtyards, feature tree in Mediterranean style gardens, or espaliered along a sunny wall. This fruit is highly nutritious, refreshing and excellent for desserts, snacks and garnishes. A variety with large easily peeled fruit of good flavour and long tree life. Matures mid-season varying with climatic conditions.

Plant in a sunny position with well drained soil and sheltered from strong winds. Water during the warmer months, especially when fruits are forming. In containers water 3-4 days, more often in hot weather. Do not water the trunk. Fertilise in spring and late summer-early autumn with a fetiliser high in nitrogen, do not allow to touch trunk. Prune in late spring removing inside and weak growth and to shape the tree.

• Full sun position, sheltered from strong wind.
• Grows approx. 4m.
• Sweet, easy to peel fruit.
• Rich in vitamin C.