| Scientific Name | Citrus nobilis Lour. (often described as a tangor/mandarin group; sometimes noted as Citrus reticulata × Citrus sinensis) |
| Origin | Indo‑China / Southeast Asia; introduced to the United States via seed from South Vietnam (historical introduction to Riverside, California in the late 1800s) |
| Variety Type | Citrus fruit (fresh consumption; also used for juice and flavoring) |
| Fruit Type | Tangor/mandarin type; typically larger fruit than many common mandarins |
| Growth Habit | Evergreen citrus tree; productive under warm subtropical to tropical conditions |
| Maturity (Season) | Late to very late season maturity (example: Riverside, California) |
| Yield Potential | Moderate (depends strongly on rootstock, tree age, spacing, and orchard management) |
| Fruit Color | Rind yellow‑orange to orange/red‑orange; flesh orange |
| Planting Season | Plant during mild weather: typically spring after frost risk in subtropics; rainy season in tropics (best establishment conditions) |
| Harvesting Time | Late season; example at Riverside, California: February to April |
| Key Traits | Large, thick‑peeled fruit; rich flavor that can be acidic‑sweet/subacid; late maturity and fruit can store well on the tree |
| Stress Tolerance | Less cold‑resistant than many other mandarins; protect from freezing temperatures |
