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Winola mandarin
Leaf shape
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Fruit shape
Tree characteristics Tree is vigourous with a stong epinastic growth habit (downward drooping characteristic of branches)
Fruit size Fruit size varies from medium to large depending upon yields. Average size peaks on 1x to 2.
Fruit shape Fruit shape varies from round fruit on young vigourous trees to flatter fruit on older mature trees
External appearance The rind colour is deep reddish-orange with a finely pebbled rind.
Internal appearance Even segments. Flesh colour is dark orange. Open core.
Peelability The rind adherence is tight - the variety does not peel easily.
Seed Seedless (triploid)
Flavour The Winola has a rich exceptional flavour with moderately high acids and medium to high sugars.
Hybrid This is a Wilking x Minneola hybrid bred in a triploid breeding program by Dr Alisa Vardi of the Volcani Institute.
Origin Israel
Ownership ARO & PPMBI, Israel
Selected 1989
PBR registration ZA20002880
Status Semi-Commercial
Internal quality tests
Test Date Juice %
Brix° Acid % Brix/Acid Ratio
15.08.2005 59.3 % 13.5 1.68 8
30.08.2005 60.1 % 14.1 1.55 9.1
15.09.2005 60.5 % 14.6 1.44 10.1
Ripening period Colour break in the Western Cape is late May to June. Maturity is in Late August to Early September.
Alternate bearing or other problems
Sensitive to alternaria spot - production is confined to areas with low incidence of the disease. Alternative bearing needs to be managed.
Rootstocks used in evaluation
Carrizo citrange and Troyer citrange
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Winola mandarin: Technical information
Tree with fruit