Fw: "Mediterranean Mandarin" source
- Subject: Fw: "Mediterranean Mandarin" source
- From: M* J*
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 18:50:18 -0800
Joe:
I do not know of any current commercial grower in California for your
'Willow leaf' mandarin but the CCPP controls the citrus introductions in
California and they have a Willow leaf mandarin. They do produce budwood a
couple times a year for growers and nurseries but I think anyone can request
it. I do not the status of this variety but here is a link for you with
pictures http://www.ccpp.ucr.edu/variety/118.html
http://www.ccpp.ucr.edu/faq.html
Give them a call, maybe they know of a grower working with this variety.
Marilyn Jacobsen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Seals" <gardenguru@yahoo.com>
To: <olwen@ihug.co.nz>
Cc: "Mediterannean Plants List" <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 8:23 AM
Subject: Re: "Mediterranean Mandarin" source
FYI to all:
I should have clarified in the beginning...
Citrus reticulata is the species name for ALL
mandarins (that includes tangerines, satsumas, and the
like).
I'm looking for a specific cultivar (and it does come
true from seed) called 'Willow-leaf' (commonly called
"Mediterranean"). 'Willow-leaf' has, as you would
expect narrow, willowlike leaves and a slightly
drooping/arching/lax habit.
It originated in the Mediterranean area and is still
grown there (from what I've heard/read) and has been
and maybe still is grown/available in the U.S. Just
can't find it!
Help.
Joe Seals
Santa Maria, CA
