My Mandarin Tree Went Through A Freeze, And Now It Has Thorns Everywhere

Question

The original stalk seems to be dead but a whole other stalk has grown out and there is nothing but thorns…I’ve read that I might need to start over with another tree. I’ve also read that in 3-6 years again it might flower. What is my best option from this point.

Answer 1

The new stalk probably grew from the rootstalk if the tree was grafted (which it likely was unless you grew it from seed). Those are not usually desirable, and take years to fruit, if they fruit at all. I would recommend starting over with a new tree.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/tangerine/mandarin-orange-tree-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm