Robinson Mandarin Budwood

Citrus reticulata.

Clementine mandarin and Orlando tangelo cross.

Very early maturing, rather large-fruited citrus variety. Medium-small, dark orange, oblate mandarin subject to alternate bearing and small sized fruit in on-crop years. Does not peel readily and is too seedy; flesh is coarse, ricey, raggy; but flavor is very good. 

Fruit medium-large, oblate (more so than Osceola): base evenly rounded or slightly necked; apex broadly depressed.  Rind thin, tough and leathery, moderately adherent but easily peelable: surface smooth and glossy; color deep yellowish-orange at maturity.  Segments numerous (12-14), readily separable; axis large and hollow.  Flesh color deep orange; juicy; flavor rich and sweet.  Seeds moderately numerous and cotyledons light green.  Early in maturity (about the same as Lee and Osceola but colours earlier).

Tree upright-spreading, nearly thornless; dense foliage consists of large broadly lanceolate, taper-pointed leaves, commonly notched at the tip and crenate-margined on the upper half.  Appears to be a regular bearer.

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

Season of ripeness at Riverside, California:  November to January.

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