Why Summerina?

Summerina is a late maturing mandarin (October in the Riverland) which is seedless.

The fruit is very easily identified with its uneven and bumpy skin which does not go puffy, while the rind has a distinct lemony/orange aroma. It is a very juicy fruit which does not granulate, even after peak maturity.

From southeast Australia this bud mutation is a very productive and vigorous upright tree.

Main Characteristics

• Late maturing mandarin (October in the Riverland)
• Seedless regardless of pollination
• Easy peeling
• Medium size fruit (average 63mm diameter)
• Fruit will not go puffy
• Uneven and bumpy skin — very easy identification
• Very juicy fruit — no granulation, even after peak maturity
• Pluckable — no need to clip
• Productive and vigorous upright tree
• Natural bud mutation from southeast Australia
• Rind has a distinct lemony/orange aroma
• Variety belongs to Summerina Trust

• PBR No. 4947 granted 18 November 2014
• Trials carried out comparing with Afourers and Murcotts
• Rootstock compatibility trials underway
• EMAI — NSW DPI & F tested and indexed
• Certified budwood available through Auscitrus
• Included in the variety trials at NSW DPI & F Dareton Research Station
• CTV free budwood
• Supported by marketing arrangements with Fresh Produce Group
• International trials being undertaken in NZ, South Africa, Europe and Morocco
• Limited grower numbers and hectares

Contact Us

F. Arthur Edwards
APM Pty Ltd
3/120 Eighth Street (cnr Madden Street)
Mildura, VIC 3500, Australia

M: +61 (0)409 609 300  |  E: arthur@apmaustralia.com