Citrus — Imperial
Citrus retulata 'Imperial'
Imperial Mandarin - Citrus retulata 'Imperial'
An early maturing fruit that has few seeds and is easy to peel. due to their short post-harvest life they are mostly consumed in Australia. They are a very sweet and firm fruit.
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Fruit information
Maturity: June to September.
Fruit size: Small to medium.
Fruit shape: Oblate.
Skin: Soft and thin skin - easily peeled. Slightly shiny. Yellow/orange colour, very glossy.
Flesh colour: Yellow/orange.
Texture: Slightly lumpy, strong aroma.
Flavour: Good sugar/acid balance.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage: Unsuitable for storage due to short postharvest life.
Storage period: 2-4 weeks.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Distinctive upright growth.
Flower: White.
Height: 3.5m up to 6m approximately.
Width: 2-3metres approximately.
Growing conditions: Average water requirements.
Cultivation notes: Prone to alternate bearing. Smaller fruit in heavy crop years and dry fruit in light crop years. Fruit must be clipped from tree. Degreening is a must for early harvested fruit.
Comments: Great for compact spaces.
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