{"product_id":"mandarin-tree-imperial-grafted","title":"Mandarin Tree 'Imperial' - Grafted","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMandarin Tree 'Imperial' — Queensland's Favourite Backyard Mandarin, Grafted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImperial is the mandarin Queenslanders grow up eating. Sweet, easy to peel, virtually seedless, and perfectly timed for the cooler months when most other citrus has finished — it fills the gap in your backyard fruit supply when you need it most. A grafted Imperial mandarin is one of the best investments you can make in a productive home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Imperial mandarins are \u003cstrong\u003egrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e — earlier fruiting, stronger production, and superior reliability compared to seedling-grown trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, rich flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic Queensland backyard mandarin taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to peel\u003c\/strong\u003e — loose skin, perfect for kids and lunchboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtually seedless\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean eating, no fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter cropping\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruits when most other citrus is finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — fruits earlier and produces more reliably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for SEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles Brisbane's subtropical climate well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200mm Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e — young grafted plant, excellent value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — established tree, may fruit in first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — mature specimen, fruiting from planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4m (easily kept at 2m with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — minimum 6 hours for good fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular and consistent during fruiting period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus fertiliser 3–4 times per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to SEQ — benefits from cooler winters for best fruit quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMain season is June through September in SEQ — the classic winter mandarin window. This is exactly when you want it: fresh mandarins during the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Imperial the best mandarin variety?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor flavour and ease of eating, Imperial is hard to beat in SEQ conditions. It's the most popular home garden mandarin in Queensland for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — use a minimum 60L container with quality citrus potting mix. Feed regularly and keep well watered during fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":53567857885463,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567857918231,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":53567857950999,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/mandarin-tree-imperial-grafted","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}