Mandarin
Mandarin: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
The mandarin tree is an evergreen citrus valued for its aromatic fruit, usually smaller and easier to peel than a sweet orange. Its rounded crown, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers give it ornamental interest as well as a place among fruit trees. The name covers a varied group of mandarins and related hybrids, rather than a single variety with identical characteristics.Satsumas belong to this wider group, but not every mandarin tree is a satsuma. Clementines are another familiar group, while other mandarins have their own names and distinctive qualities. The label on a named variety is therefore more informative than the word mandarin alone. Fruit size, season, number of seeds and resistance to cold can differ noticeably between selections.The foliage remains on the tree through the year under suitable conditions. The leaves are generally green, firm and aromatic, contrasting with the pale flowers and coloured fruit. Some trees have…
