Imported to California from Morocco in 1985. According to information from Dr. El-Bachir Nadori in letters from him,’ W. Murcott’ originated as a seed from a Murcott tree so he assumed that W. Murcott was a chance hybrid of Murcott and an unknown pollen parent. Letter dated 7/27/84 from El Bachir Nador to George White, USDA, says: AFOURER, W. Murcott- Less seeds, better fruit coloration than Murcott Honey and easily peelable. The tree is moderate in size and vigor. The fruit is usually flattened with a thin, smooth, orange rind that is easy to peel. The fruit is low-seeded in the absence of cross-pollination, but seedy when cross-pollinated. The flesh is orange-colored and juicy, with a rich and sweet flavor. As with most mandarins, W. Murcott is susceptible to alternate-bearing. The fruit matures in February and holds on the tree very well.