{"product_id":"king-mandarin","title":"King Mandarin","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKing Mandarin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe King Mandarin is a historic variety from Indochina, the region now covering Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, where it has been grown for centuries. It was introduced to the United States in the 1880s and was studied extensively by early citrus breeders. It became an important parent of later varieties, most notably the Kinnow mandarin, a King × Willowleaf cross that is now the leading mandarin in India and Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe King is one of the largest mandarins. Its fruit is bold and somewhat flattened, with a thick, rough, deep orange rind that still peels easily. The flesh is rich, aromatic, and juicy, with a complex sweet-tart flavor that many growers describe as having more depth than modern commercial mandarins. It is one of the latest-ripening mandarins, extending the fresh citrus season well into spring after most other varieties have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt North Florida Citrus Nursery, our King Mandarin trees appeal to collectors and home growers who want a piece of citrus history along with a late-season harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree Size (as shipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–36 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Tree Size (10 yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 feet tall, 8–12 feet wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary – April\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds Per Fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafted – Standard Rootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, well-drained soil, freeze protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26–28°F (frost sensitive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing quirk:\u003c\/strong\u003e An upright, vigorous grower. Fruit holds well on the tree once ripe, so the harvest can be spread over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Florida Citrus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67689522397369,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/2708\/4729\/files\/kingmandarin.jpg?v=1791732985","url":"https:\/\/www.northfloridacitrusnursery.com\/products\/king-mandarin","provider":"North Florida Citrus Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}