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Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: Eric Kimball on March 29, 2021, 06:22:36 PM

Title: growing Temple tangor
Post by: Eric Kimball on March 29, 2021, 06:22:36 PM

Hi, is anyone having any luck growing the Temple Tangor? I bought some scions from the ccpp and grafted them to a sour orange seedling. It's doing great, I just dont see a lot of info online about this variety. Any pictures are also greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: sc4001992 on March 29, 2021, 06:48:16 PM

https://citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/temple.html


(https://i.postimg.cc/hXWKFzKf/Temple-Tangor.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXWKFzKf)

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: Galatians522 on March 29, 2021, 09:53:00 PM

I have not grown a tree myself, but I have eaten plenty of them, and they are great! They were really popular here in Florida for many years, and there was even a seedless budsport at one time (which was sadly lost before it was widely disrributed). Not sure how they do in California, though. The original tree was a chance seedling in a grove at Winter Park, FL.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://citrusindustry.net/2020/05/27/pieces-of-the-past-protecting-a-treasured-tree/&ved=2ahUKEwisicGf8dbvAhUlpFkKHQ6fAUYQFjACegQIDxAC&usg=AOvVaw2zay6G4XU_4g4GddOc6qzX&cshid=1617068834899 (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://citrusindustry.net/2020/05/27/pieces-of-the-past-protecting-a-treasured-tree/&ved=2ahUKEwisicGf8dbvAhUlpFkKHQ6fAUYQFjACegQIDxAC&usg=AOvVaw2zay6G4XU_4g4GddOc6qzX&cshid=1617068834899)

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: fruitlovers on March 29, 2021, 09:57:32 PM

I have 2 Temple tangor trees for many years. They stay kind of small, about 8 feet tall max, and produce lots of very delicious fruits. Definitely one of my favorite citrus. You have to peel them with a knife, and very juicy inside. Bit of rough bumpy skin.

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: 850FL on March 29, 2021, 10:00:40 PM

I have one sapling, just getting established. It’s sprawling out more than my satsumas lol. Only had one dud fruit and even that was good, but in full bloom now

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: Eric Kimball on March 29, 2021, 10:50:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Very happy to hear the flavor is good. I was aware of the high heat requirements but it's been plenty hot here in California the last few summers. @fruitlovers Any Idea what rootstock yours are on? I wonder if that's why they stay small. 

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: Eric Kimball on March 30, 2021, 12:26:40 AM

Thanks for the link Galatians522. Good read

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: fruitlovers on March 30, 2021, 02:36:54 AM

Quote from: Eric Kimball on March 29, 2021, 10:50:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Very happy to hear the flavor is good. I was aware of the high heat requirements but it's been plenty hot here in California the last few summers. @fruitlovers Any Idea what rootstock yours are on? I wonder if that's why they stay small.

I didn't graft them so not sure, but would guess flying dragon (trifoliata), which would explain small size of trees.

Title: Re: growing Temple tangor
Post by: Galatians522 on March 30, 2021, 07:04:38 PM

I can verify that they grow slower than Minneola. There is a 10 acre grove in Sebring that was planted about 10-15 years ago with alternating rows of Temple and Minneola. The Temples are about 2/3 the size of the Minneolas. I assume they were all in the same rootstock.