The ‘Arctic Frost’ and ‘Orange Frost’ tangerine cultivars journey began in 1997 when Mr. Moy and Dr. Jerry Parsons collaborated, wanting to hybridize a winter hardy ‘Changsha’ tangerine. Their goal was to produce a Satsuma hybrid with enhanced cold hardiness, producing quality fruit with low seed count (image: plantanswers.com).
By John Green,
Certified Texas Expert Gardener
There is one significant detail that has not been lost to history, SETX gardeners love to grow citrus trees, despite everything! Orange, grapefruit, pomelo, yuzu, citron, tangelo, lime, lemon, tangerine, kumquat, and too many other citrus varieties to name. Mandarin orange varietals include tangerine varieties. The fruit is flat on the bottom (not round…
