Ortanique

Variety of Mandarin Orange · Citrus reticulata

Aromatic tangor with orange character – very juicy, late and long-hanging.

Also known as: Mandora, Topaz, Tambor

🇯🇲 Jamaica 1920

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Large, flattened fruit with tightly adhering thin rind; remarkably juicy and aromatic, few to no seeds.

Vigorous tree; fruit holds long on the tree without quality loss.

Important late variety in Jamaica, Cyprus, Spain and South Africa.

Harder to peel than true mandarins (typical of tangors).

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Mandarin Orange unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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