Dekopon Orange
The generic name is shiranuhi or shiranui 不知火.
Dekopon orange. Dekopon デコポン is a seedless and sweet variety of mandarin orange. It is a hybrid between kiyomi and ponkan nakano no 3 developed in japan in 1972. The dekopon デコポン is a seedless and sweet variety of mandarin orange. The dekopon orange is actually a large variety of japanese mandarin not a true orange.
Producer of the fruit sumo citrus oranges are a dekopon a cross breed between a satsuma and mandarin pomelo variety. It is a hybrid between kiyomi and ponkan nakano no 3 developed in japan in 1972. According to suntreat the u s. In japan dekopons are also known as shiranuhi and hallabong in korea while in the united states they are usually referred to as sumos.
Enoy this tree year round your tree will blossom and fill the yard patio or your home with a delightful citrus scent. It is called a dekopon in japan but the name was changed when it came to california. The juicy ultra sweet oranges were developed in japan with traditional plant breeding techniques so they are non gmo where they are often given as gifts. It peels like a tangerine but is considered the most sweet orange available in the states.
It is a cross between a kiyomi tangor and a ponkan mandarin orange. A cross between a tangerine and a kumquat this mini orange is usually used in marmalades and baked dishes. The large size of the fruit and the shape of the top of the fruit which resembles the hair style of a sumo wrestler seem to be the inspiration for the name. Dekopon is distinctive due to its sweet taste large size and the large protruding bump on the top of the fruit.