Mandared mandarin is a mandarin variety available through ANFIC. It was bred from Di Nules Clementine x Tarroco Orange. It is currently under evaluation in Australia.
September. The fruit is medium. The fruit shape is similar to murcott. Stems are short. The skin is bright orange. The flesh is tender. The flavour is sweet with a hint of acid. Brix 11.0/12.0. Medium to heavy. Good on 4 year old top worked trees. Vigour is medium. Recommended root stock is Citrange. On Juvenile trees thorns develop, which is getting less with tree age. Develops natural red anthocyanin coloring inside fruit. On Juvenile trees thorns develop, which is getting less with tree age. Still under evaluation.
Mandared mandarin is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBR). Growers interested in trialling Mandared mandarin can complete ANFIC’s expression of interest form for trial trees or contact an ANFIC member nursery.
