Tango Mandarin

Tango Mandarin Tree

15 Gallon
$349.00
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Tango Mandarin Tree

Mandarin ‘Tango’

Seedless W. Murcott Type • Rich, Intensely Sweet Flavor • Late Season & Holds Well on Tree

$349.00
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Description

The Tango Mandarin is a highly acclaimed, late-maturing variety that sets the standard for seedless, easy-peeling mandarins. Developed from the popular W. Murcott, it retains the rich, sweet flavor while eliminating seeds, making it a top-tier choice for gardeners who demand superior fruit quality and hassle-free enjoyment.

  • Produces medium-sized, deep orange-red fruit with very smooth, thin skin that zips off effortlessly.

  • Flesh is a vibrant orange-red, completely seedless, and boasts a rich, sugary-sweet flavor with excellent aromatic qualities.

  • A self-pollinating, vigorous, and upright evergreen tree that is a strong and reliable grower.

  • A true late-season variety, with fruit holding firmly on the tree and sweetening over a long period, often reaching best flavor in late winter to spring.

  • Requires consistent nutrition through regular citrus fertilizer applications during the growing season for optimal performance.

  • Widely praised for its outstanding eating quality, combining great taste with perfect convenience.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Intensely sweet and rich, with a deep, complex mandarin flavor that is both potent and enjoyable.

  • Texture: Juicy, tender, and completely free of seeds or tough membranes.

  • Best Uses: The epitome of a premium fresh-eating mandarin. Ideal for savoring as a dessert fruit or a special snack where its flawless quality can be fully appreciated.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval, leathery deep green leaves (3-4") with citrus aroma.Flowers: Fragrant white star-shaped blossoms (spring bloomer).Pollination: Self-fertile (true seedless).Fruit: Medium-sized, slightly flattened spheres.Habit: Upright evergreen with vigorous growth
  • Mature Height: 12-15 ft (standard), 8-10 ft (container)
  • Mature Width: 8-12 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
  • Key Advantages:Superior late-season flavor (16-18° Brix).Completely seedless (even with cross-pollination).Heavy, reliable producer.Exceptional shelf life
  • Fruit Characteristics:Rind: Thin, glossy red-orange.Flesh: Deep orange, 10-12 segments.Flavor: Intense sweetness with floral notes.arvest: January-March.Best Uses: Premium fresh eating
  • Landscape Uses:Commercial orchards.Container gardening.Edible landscaping

Faqs

  • Q: What is the difference between Tango and W. Murcott (Honey Mandarin)?A: The Tango is a seedless selection (sport) of the W. Murcott (often marketed as Honey Mandarin). They are virtually identical in flavor, color, and ripening time, but Tango eliminates the seeds, offering much greater convenience for fresh eating.
  • Q: Is it difficult to grow?A: It is not particularly difficult but, like many high-quality citrus, benefits from attentive care including full sun, well-drained soil, regular watering, and a consistent fertilization schedule to support its vigorous growth and heavy fruiting.
  • Q: Why is it called a “late season” variety?A: Its fruit develops and sweetens slowly, typically not reaching its peak flavor until many other mandarins have finished. This allows it to extend the fresh citrus season significantly.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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