Mandarin Tree 'Imperial' - Grafted

Brisbane Tree Farm

$65.00 inc. GST
Packed for Transit
Carefully prepared to arrive healthy and ready to plant.
SEQ Delivery Available
Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Carefully handled during transport.
Delivered within 3–7 business days.
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About this tree

Mandarin Tree 'Imperial' - Grafted

Mandarin Tree 'Imperial' — Queensland's Favourite Backyard Mandarin, Grafted

Imperial 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.

All our Imperial mandarins are grafted — earlier fruiting, stronger production, and superior reliability compared to seedling-grown trees.

Why You'll Love It

  • Sweet, rich flavour — the classic Queensland backyard mandarin taste
  • Easy to peel — loose skin, perfect for kids and lunchboxes
  • Virtually seedless — clean eating, no fuss
  • Winter cropping — fruits when most other citrus is finished
  • Grafted for performance — fruits earlier and produces more reliably
  • Good for SEQ — handles Brisbane's subtropical climate well

Available Sizes

  • 200mm Pot — young grafted plant, excellent value
  • 45L Bag — established tree, may fruit in first season
  • 100L Bag — mature specimen, fruiting from planting

Growth & Conditions

  • Mature height: 3–4m (easily kept at 2m with pruning)
  • Sunlight: Full sun — minimum 6 hours for good fruiting
  • Soil: Well-drained; dislikes waterlogging
  • Watering: Regular and consistent during fruiting period
  • Fertilising: Citrus fertiliser 3–4 times per year
  • Climate: Well suited to SEQ — benefits from cooler winters for best fruit quality

Frequently Asked Questions

When does it fruit?
Main 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.

Is Imperial the best mandarin variety?
For 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.

Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes — use a minimum 60L container with quality citrus potting mix. Feed regularly and keep well watered during fruiting.

Locally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? Key Co Landscapes offers professional tree installation across SEQ.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Brisbane Tree Farm is delivery-only. We do not offer customer pickup. All orders are fulfilled via delivery to your property across eligible SEQ suburbs.
We deliver across selected Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and broader SEQ suburbs. Delivery availability and pricing are confirmed at checkout or by contacting us with your postcode.
Advanced nursery stock is carefully loaded, secured, and handled during transport. If you have specific access requirements at your property — narrow gate, limited turning space — let us know ahead of delivery.
Installation is available on selected products and areas. Contact us with your location, what you're planting, and the quantity to confirm availability and pricing.
We stand behind our stock. If your plant doesn't thrive after following proper planting and care guidelines, contact us and we'll work with you to make it right.

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