The owners, named Darrow, took bud-wood from the branch and found that it retained its climbing tendency. Commercial propagation was undertaken by Langbecker Nurseries and the name was trademarked in 1965 when over 5,000 budded trees were put on sale. Medium to late in season. Tree large and vigorous, high-yielding. Early in season.
Tree is small to medium, with very slender, willowy branches, almost thornless, and slim leaves.
Reproduces true from seed. Grown mainly as an ornamental and for breeding. Clementine' crossed with pollen of the 'Orlando' tangelo produced the hybrid selections, 'Robinson', 'Osceola', and 'Lee', released in 1959. In season in late fall and winter. This is the leading tangerine in the United States, mainly grown in Florida, secondarily in California, and, to a small extent, in Arizona.