Mandarin Fremont (forum)

MaryT starts with ...
Even though my jacaranda is now covering my carspace orchard, the Fremont mandarin still fruited. They don't get enough sun to get colour on the rind but the fruit is juicy and tasty.
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Time: 26th April 2013 7:35am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
It looks like quite a productive space all the same. I'm surprised at how well fruit trees perform with some shade - I just saw a huge white sapote growing in dense shade at the weekend, judging by the number of seeds on the ground it was very productive. Pity I missed the main season for fruit tho.



Time: 26th April 2013 11:58am

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MaryT says...
My entire garden is in shade now most of the day. The jacaranda is probably best if you had to have a giant tree - it loses all its leaves in spring then loses all the flowers before putting on new leaves so there is an interval when light comes through. Also, it contribute mulch and offers protection during the hottest days. Under this giant I still get plenty of fruit, though perhaps less than optimum.


Time: 26th April 2013 3:00pm

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Julie says...
I know you probably don't have a choice Mary (is it a neighbour's tree?). But I wouldn't choose a Jacaranda to plant near my garden.

They lose their leaves at the wrong time of year,and hold onto them just when you want the winter sunshine. I prefer a deciduous tree that sheds in autumn to let the light in.

Time: 26th April 2013 8:21pm

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MaryT says...
Yes, Julie; the tree was here first and it's in my yard. Much as I wish for more sun for my orchard I am grateful to have a big tree.

I know what you mean about getting winter sun but having the light in during the spring and warmer months means my trees can put on some growth then. Some of them just go to sleep in winter anyway, and the others all slow down.

Time: 26th April 2013 9:58pm

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