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rowe33

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Mandarin tree - trying to reclaim
« on: August 25, 2024, 10:33:18 PM »
Hi all, we planted a mandarin (can't remember the type - might have been a clementine) tree about 4 years ago and it's been a bit forgotten in the corner of our yard for various reasons. I'd like to try and salvage it if at all possible. Some gardeners unexpectedly trimmed a bit near the bottom. Not sure what happened with the trunks but it's gotten a bit wacky. All the leaves on each trunk appear to be similar so I'm guessing we either have all mandarin or all rootstock at this point. Should I remove some of the trunks to trim it back to a single trunk at this point? Or possibly just prune it back? I'm not really sure what to do. The goal would be to have it settle in and produce fruit at some point if possible, assuming it's not all rootstock! Thank you for any help!














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Re: Mandarin tree - trying to reclaim
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2024, 06:08:32 AM »
I couldn't tell you if it is rootstock or not - but if it is rootstock, it certainly isn't trifoliata or flying dragon.
You'll find out when it fruits, but I reckon it's mandarin.
For now, don't remove any stems.

Cheers & Good Luck.
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Re: Mandarin tree - trying to reclaim
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2024, 05:21:34 PM »
I think Rob From Sidney gave you the best possible advice. The leaves do look like mandarin leaves.

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Re: Mandarin tree - trying to reclaim
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2024, 06:43:18 PM »
Thanks for the replies! I'll wait it out and see what happens. We had a meyer lemon tree that was overrun by rootstock so going to try my hand at grafting. Was worried this had ended up in a similar situation.

 

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