Citrus variety

Murcott

Also known as W. Murcott, Murcott Tangor, Honey Murcott

The short answer

Murcott is a documented citrus variety. The sourced figures are below — where nothing is published we say so, and any estimate is clearly labeled as ours.

Growing facts

Murcott growing facts
Chill requirement	None — citrus trees don’t need winter chill
Hardiness	Not published for this variety
Pollination	Not documented for this variety
Harvest window	January–March^[1]
Years to bearing	Not published

Murcott citrusSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

Late-season mandarin ripening January to March; needs heat to develop full sweetness.^[1]
Protect below about 32F.^[1]

A year with your Murcott

When the work happens for a citrus in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Citrus in zone 6
Task	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
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Spray timing	—	—	—				—	—	—	—	—	—
Harvest	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Care	—								—	—	—	—

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Sources

[1] Four Winds Growers. Citrus Variety Info Chart — accessed July 2026