Mandarin - Ishikawa Satsuma

Ishikawa is a Satsuma type, that produces easy to peel, seedless, juicy mandarins in winter. The tree is a very heavy cropper, and should be thinned in the first few years of planting to help the tree establish. This variety is a great option if youre a lover of Satsumas, to extend your season from the earlier ripening satsumas, through into winter.

Ripens: Winter

Rootstock options:

Trifoliata (Standard) - Tree will grow to around 2-3 meters high, and 2 meters wide. Best option if you have plenty of space, and want a full sized tree.

Flying Dragon (Dwarf) - Tree will grow to around 1.5 meters high, and 1.5 meters wide. Best option for growing in a container/pot, small garden, or for those who like a uniform, manicured citrus tree look.

The fruit produced on both rootstocks is exactly the same, as the grafted scion is from the same mother plant. These different rootstocks mainly control the tree size, but also both have fantastic pest, disease and cold resistance, and are the best for helping you grow citrus trees in New Zealand's climate.