Honey Tangor, Citrus reticulata x Citrus sinensis, also known as Honey Tangerine and Murcott Orange is a sub-tropical fruit bearing citrus tree, a hybrid of the mandarin-orange or tangerine, Citrus reticulata, and the sweet orange Citrus sinensis. It is a highly prolific tree, bearing hundreds of fruits a season (alternate bearing) and it is well noted for the sweetness of its fruit.

The tree is moderately vigorous and has a distinctive upright growth habit. Leaves are simple, shining green. Flowers are aromatic star-like and white in color. The fruit is produced on terminal ends in bundles and the weight of the fruit will often cause the branches to curve and lodge and occasionally break in heavy crop years.

It is very crucial, in seasons of very large crops, to thin the fruit by pruning to shrink crop load to an acceptable level to prevent tree death diagnosed as Murcott collapse.

Honey Tangor produces a small to medium size fruit, averaging from 5-8cm in diameter, flat and with yellow-orange skin. The fruit is smooth and easy to peel. Its rich deep orange flesh is nearly red in colour, honey sweet and juicy, with a lovely aroma. The fruit has some seeds.

Fruit spoils quickly compared to other oranges and will only keep for 3-4 days at room temperature and a little longer than a week in the crisper of your refrigerator.

Tree propagation is by grafting on rootstock. Honey Tangor is a member of the family Rutaceae the genus Citrus. It is an intentional or accidental hybrid. Contrary to many of the hybrids, Honey Tangor does not need cross pollination with other cultivars. The plant is cold hardy but the fruit won't stand freezing temperatures.

The tree favors a warm sunny site with free draining fertile sandy or loam soil and protection from frosts.

Honey Tangor, Citrus reticulata x Citrus sinensis

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