There is a lot of talk about mandarins these days. A few weeks ago the USDA released a report which showed that mandarins grown in Placer County, California are exceptionally potent cold and allergy fighters because they contain six to seven times more synephrine than other forms of citrus. Synephrine is a natural decongestant. ~ linkAnd now comes news that American growers are transitioning from Valencias to mandarins (not just in Placer County). Apparently US consumers like seedless and easy-peeling varieties such as Clementine and W. Murcott.
The growers often have to cover the trees with netting to keep the bees away or the pollination process could jeopardize the seedless status of the fruit. ~ link
Even though it is not as popular for commercial purposes the satsuma is in my book the perfect mandarin -- few seeds, easy peel, smells and tastes great, and is throne free (usually). They produce well in cooler subtropical climates -- even in pots.
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