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Sat, Nov 19, 11 at 7:51
| My "Changsha" mandarin has been completely hardy outdoors here in SE VA for 6 years, and last spring was completely covered in blooms. However, not one fruit was produced. Since there were no freezes, frosts or other adverse weather events after the flowers opened, I can only assume they weren't pollinated, although I did see bees and other insects visiting the tree. Does this variety require another cultivar for successful pollination and fruit production, and if so, what would be a possible match? Poncirus trifoliata is also hardy here, if that would work, but almost no other citrus will survive even the mildest of our winters. |
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- Posted by samuelforest 5b (My Page) on Sat, Nov 19, 11 at 9:05
| I think mandarin trees need to cross pollinate, so you will need another mandarin tree that bloom at the same time to get some fruits. Sam |
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| Most citrus including Changsha do not need cross pollination and only produce seeds that are clones even if pollinated, called polyembrony. Bad luck I suppose! |
Here is a link that might be useful: mrtexas
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| Is this tree a seedling? It is quite common for seedling trees to bloom and not bear fruit or drop all fruit for a year or two before holding a crop. I had several trees to skip blooming this spring due to the long and terrible winter. |
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| Thanks, all. It's not a seedling - it was rooted cutting given to me by a friend about 10 years ago, but this was its first bloom, so maybe that is a factor. |
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