Mandarin breeds & varieties
10 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Clementine
Origin: DZ, ES
Easy PeelHoney SweetHoneyedSeedless
Satsuma
Origin: JP, US
Cold HardyDelicateLoose SkinMelting Flesh
Tangerine
Origin: US
AromaticBright ColourMarket ClassOrange Deep
Honey Murcott
Origin: US
DessertHigh Brix MarketingHoneyedJuicy
Murcott
Origin: US
Honey MarketingJuicyLateLate Sweet
Citrus reticulata
Origin: CN
Diverse CultivarsEasy PeelEasy Peel SpeciesFragrant
Owari
Origin: JP, US
Early-MidLoose PeelMild SweetSatsuma Cultivar
Ponkan
Origin: CN, TW
AromaticEast AsianFragrantLarge
Okitsu
Origin: JP
DelicateEarlyEarly SatsumaJapanese
Dancy
Origin: US
AromaticDeep ColourHeritageRich