| Scientific Name | Citrus reticulata Blanco (marketed as W. Murcott ‘Afourer’; often described as a tangor/mandarin hybrid) |
| Common Names | Afourer mandarin, W. Murcott, Nadorcott |
| Origin | Selected/discovered in Morocco; introduced to California from Morocco (budwood received 1985, UCR accession CRC 3953). |
| Parentage (reported) | Reported parentage varies by source: UCR lists unknown parentage; an FAO varietal note reports Temple tangor × C. reticulata ‘Mikhal’. |
| Variety Type | Fresh-market easy-peeler mandarin-type citrus |
| Plant Type | Evergreen citrus tree |
| Growth Habit | Perennial; medium vigor (reported in varietal notes) |
| Bearing Age | Commonly begins bearing ~2–3 years after planting for grafted nursery trees (varies by climate, rootstock, and management). |
| Season of Ripeness | January to March at Riverside, California (UCR Citrus Variety Collection). |
| Fruit Traits | Medium-sized, deep orange to orange-red rind; easy to peel; juicy segments; flavor typically sweet with balancing acidity (described in extension/industry varietal descriptions). |
| Seed Notes | Seed content can vary; commercial descriptions often note low seeds, while varietal notes may describe it as seeded depending on pollination conditions. |
| Main Uses | Fresh consumption, juice, food service, domestic and export markets |
