Citrus — Kara
Citrus reticulata 'Kara'
Kara Mandarin - Citrus reticulata 'Kara'
The Kara mandarin is a cross between King and Satsuma mandarins and produces easy to peel, sweet fruit. It is a late maturer and it prefers warm, coastal areas.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Late season, October to December.
Fruit size: Medium to large.
Fruit shape: Oval.
Skin: Easy to peel. Thin skinned. Deep orange/yellow rind.
Flesh colour: Deep orange.
Texture: Some seeds. 10-12 segments.
Flavour: Rich, tart-sweet flavour. very tender and juicy.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage: Coolstores.
Storage period: Requires care when shipped.
Yield: Slightly tended to alternate bearing.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Densely branched. Spreading and round topped.
Growth rate: Moderately vigorous.
Height: Up to 4m approximately.
Leaf shape: Petiole narrowly winged.
Leaf colour: Dark green.
Growing conditions: Frost sensitive. Prefers coastal, warm areas.
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