Xie Shan Satsuma Mandarin Budwood

Citrus unshiu.

Extremely early ripening in comparison to other Chinese satsumas. 'Xie Shan' developed high Brix levels somewhat earlier than other early Satsuma cultivars tested ('Armstrong', 'Miyagawa', and 'Chinese S-9'). However, high acid levels kept the sugar/acid ratio within about the same range as the other cultivars. Additionally, it was reported that 'Xie Shan' was completely seedless, easy peeling, and had a unique taste and flavour.

Rootstocks of accession: Carrizo citrange, C-35 citrange.

Season of ripeness in the climatic conditions of Riverside, California: September to November.

Prepared by the Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection at The University of California Riverside.