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Osceola Mandarin

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A USDA hybrid mandarin developed in Florida and released in 1964 as a sibling to Nova and Lee, also from a Clementine × Orlando tangelo cross, with an early-to-mid-season ripening window.

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What is an Osceola mandarin?

Osceola is a USDA-developed mandarin hybrid from Florida. It came from the same Clementine and Orlando tangelo cross as the related cultivars Nova and Lee.

When was Osceola mandarin released?

Osceola was released in 1964. It was developed for Florida citrus production and has an early-to-mid-season ripening period.

How is Osceola related to Nova and Lee mandarins?

Osceola, Nova, and Lee are siblings produced from the same Clementine by Orlando tangelo cross. They are related cultivars, but they differ in fruit quality, seediness, maturity, and performance.

Is Osceola mandarin grown early or late in the season?

Osceola is generally considered an early-to-mid-season mandarin. The exact harvest window varies with Florida weather, orchard conditions, and the local citrus production calendar.

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