W. Murcott Afourer Mandarin Budwood

Citrus reticulata.

The tree is moderate in size and vigor. The fruit is usually flattened with a thin, smooth, orange rind that is easy to peel. The fruit is low-seeded in the absence of cross-pollination, but seedy when cross-pollinated.  The flesh is orange-colored and juicy, with a rich and sweet flavor.  As with most mandarins, W. Murcott is susceptible to alternate-bearing.  The fruit matures in February and holds on the tree very well.

Rootstocks of accession:  Carrizo citrange.

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

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