Citrus tree `Ariake`

Abstract

Disclosed is a citrus tree having a moderate spreading vigor, and bearing medium size and compressed round shaped fruit with a deep orange skin color and a low acidity. This new and distinct variety of citrus tree is an early maturing citrus cultivar, is fairly resistant to diseases, was bred by a crossing of "Seike navel" (the seed parent) and "Clementine" (the pollen parent), bears good quality fruit, and is an excellent citrus cultivar.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of citrus tree, substantially as illustrated and described herein, characterized over known citrus trees by (A) having a moderate vigor with a growth habit of spreading; (B) having a medium compressed round type fruit, with a deep orange skin color, and a smooth skin; wherein said fruit is moderately peeled; and the flesh of the fruit has a soft texture, a moderate orange flavor and a low acidity, is juicy and sweet; and seedless; and thus said fruit is suitable as table fruit; (C) having a relatively strong resistance to diseases.