Top Results for Citrus Reticulata

Beni Madonna is a premium Japanese tangor, a citrus hybrid resulting from a cross between a Kiyomi tangor and a Ponkan mandarin. Developed at the Ehime Prefectural Agricultural Research Station in Japan, it is recognized for its deep red-orange rind and flesh. The fruit is exceptionally juicy and sw...

The Tango mandarin is a seedless citrus variety developed through irradiation of the W. Murcott by agricultural researchers at the University of California, Riverside. Released for commercial production in 2006, it was specifically bred to eliminate the issue of cross-pollination that causes seeded...

A late-season mandarin hybrid also marketed as Afourer or Nadorcott, originating in Morocco and recognized as one of the sweetest commercial mandarin varieties, now widely grown in California and North Africa.

The Gold Nugget Mandarin is a late-season, seedless citrus variety developed by the University of California, Riverside, and released in 1999. It is recognized by its bumpy, orange rind and its ability to hold well on the tree after ripening. The fruit is cultivated primarily in California and is so...

Harumi is a seedless mandarin variety developed in Japan from a cross between the Kiyomi tangor and the Encore mandarin. Released in 2001, the fruit is characterized by its thin, smooth rind that peels easily and its high sugar content. It is typically harvested in the late winter and early spring,...

The Murcott orange, also known as the Honey tangerine in Florida, is a tangor variety of uncertain parentage introduced to the United States around 1922 by nurseryman Charles Murcott Smith. It is characterized by its thin, easy-to-peel skin and bright orange flesh. The fruit is heavily prized for it...

The Pixie mandarin is a seedless citrus variety developed at the University of California, Riverside's Citrus Research Center. It is a late-season mandarin, typically harvested between March and June, and is characterized by its small size, bumpy rind, and sweet flavor. Commercial cultivation is con...

The Ponkan is a mandarin orange variety (Citrus reticulata) believed to have originated in India and widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and South America. It is one of the oldest and most widely grown mandarin varieties in the world, known for its large size, loose skin, a...

The Murcott tangerine is a citrus fruit hybrid resulting from a cross between a mandarin and a sweet orange, known as a tangor. It was cultivated in Florida and is commercially marketed under the name Honey tangerine due to its high sugar content. The fruit is characterized by its bright orange rind...

The Shasta Gold is a mandarin variety developed by the University of California, Riverside's citrus breeding program. It is a mid-season variety, typically harvested between February and April, and is characterized by its deep orange rind, seedless flesh, and sweet-tart flavor. The variety was relea...

The Yosemite Gold mandarin is a citrus variety developed by the University of California, Riverside's breeding program. It is a late-season, seedless mandarin known for producing medium to large, oblate fruit with a smooth, deep orange rind. Released alongside related varieties like the Tahoe Gold a...

The Tahoe Gold mandarin is a citrus cultivar developed by the University of California, Riverside's citrus breeding program. It is a mid-to-late-season variety known for producing medium-sized, seedless fruit with an orange rind. The mandarin is a complex hybrid, resulting from crosses between tango...

The Ortanique is a naturally occurring tangor discovered in Jamaica during the early 20th century. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "orange," "tangerine," and "unique," reflecting its distinct hybrid heritage. The fruit is characterized by its bright orange color, relatively thin rind, and a s...

The Imperial Mandarin is an Australian citrus variety cultivated commercially in Australia and New Zealand. It has a loose, easy-to-peel skin and low seed count. The fruit has a sweet, low-acid flavor profile and ripens in the mid-season window from late autumn through winter. It is consumed as a fr...

The Page mandarin is a USDA-developed citrus hybrid created from a cross between a Minneola tangelo and a Clementine mandarin. It produces small fruit with a deep orange rind and sweet, rich flavor. The variety typically has few seeds. It is commercially grown in Florida and marketed primarily for f...

The Kinnow mandarin is a citrus hybrid developed by H.B. Frost at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station from a cross between King and Willowleaf mandarins. It was introduced in 1935. Kinnow is a major commercial crop in Pakistan and northern India, where it is widely used for juicin...

The Kinnow is a citrus mandarin hybrid derived from the King and Willowleaf varieties, grown extensively in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is distinguished by its high juice content, deep orange rind, and a flavor profile that becomes sweeter as the season progresses, though it typically contai...

Nova is a mandarin hybrid developed by the USDA in Florida and released in 1964, originating from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. The fruit is medium-sized with a deep red-orange rind and ripens in the mid-season period. Nova is grown commercially in Florida and other citrus...

The Emperor Mandarin is an Australian mandarin cultivar widely grown in Queensland, where it is an important late-season variety. The fruit is medium-to-large in size with a distinctive loose, easy-to-peel skin and ripens from late winter into spring. Emperor is known for its sweet flavor but tends...

The iyokan is a Japanese citrus fruit that is the second most widely produced citrus in Japan after the satsuma mandarin. It is closely associated with Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, which remains its primary growing region. The fruit resembles a small orange with a slightly bumpy, yello...

Sunburst is a tangerine cultivar developed by the USDA from a cross between Robinson and Osceola mandarin varieties, released in 1979. The fruit is medium-sized with a vivid red-orange rind and ripens in the early-to-mid season. Sunburst has been one of the most widely planted tangerine varieties in...

The Fortune is a hybrid mandarin variety developed by the USDA and released in 1964. It was created from a cross between a Clementine and a Dancy mandarin. This citrus fruit is noted for its rich, sprightly flavor, although it is recognized commercially for its tendency toward alternate bearing and...

The Kawachi Bankan is a large, somewhat flattened Japanese citrus hybrid cultivated in the historic Kawachi district of Osaka Prefecture. It produces sweet, mildly flavored, easy-to-peel fruit that appeals to consumers seeking low-acidity mandarins. The variety is primarily grown in Japan and associ...

The Wilking is a hybrid mandarin developed by the USDA at the Citrus Experiment Station in Riverside, California. It was created from a cross between a King and a Willowleaf mandarin. The variety is valued for its rich flavor but is prone to producing seeds when grown in close proximity to other pol...

Encore Mandarin is a late-season citrus hybrid released by the University of California, Riverside in 1965. This variety is notable for its unusually long on-tree holding ability, allowing fruit to maintain quality well into summer months. The rind turns from green to deep orange at maturity, while...

Fremont Mandarin is a hybrid citrus variety released by the USDA in 1964, resulting from a cross between Clementine and Ponkan mandarins. The fruit produces medium-sized, deep orange mandarins with richly flavored flesh that contains numerous seeds when grown near compatible pollinizer varieties. Fr...

Fairchild Mandarin is a citrus hybrid released by the USDA in 1964, resulting from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. Developed at the USDA research station in Indio, California, this variety produces medium-sized fruit with deep orange rind that peels easily. The flesh offers...

Lee Mandarin is a citrus hybrid released by the USDA in 1959, resulting from a cross between Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo. Developed at the USDA research station in Orlando, Florida, this variety is known for its early-season ripening compared to other commercial mandarins. The fruit prod...

The Robinson mandarin is a citrus hybrid developed by the USDA in Orlando, Florida, and officially released for commercial cultivation in 1959. It was created by crossing a Clementine mandarin with an Orlando tangelo to produce a medium-sized, thin-skinned fruit with a deep reddish-orange rind that...