We have 1 mandarine, 1 tangerine and 2 Valencias seeded around 1970.  The 50 year old filtered juice tastes like mango.  Very nectar-like.  Tastes like brisk winter and dry summer.

Thanks for the lesson on this historic area that I drive by almost every day. 🍊🍊🍊

In the 1950's I remember driving with my folks on hwy 60 from Riverside to Pomona and it was solid orange groves....
The air was pungent with oranges but in the spring it was the orange blossoms.

Orange you glad for this piece?! Thank you, PBS.

I have never been more proud to call Riverside my home town! I remember when both trees were there…and NOTHING beats the smell of Riverside than when they orange trees are in bloom! ❤️‍🔥

I remember living in Southern California all the orange trees. Especially in Tustin unfortunately they lost to housing

In 1963 I used to often ride by this tree, and occasionally even stop and admire it. At that time I worked for a man named Frank Mazzetti who owned Blue Banner Packing Company. I worked for him in another of his businesses. Doctor George Whitehead (La Jolla, Calif. U.S.A.) Now 81

I visited that tree back when it didn't have an enclosure. Did a report on it for UCR. Was a cool historical landmark to see.

I've driven past that many times and did not know the significance of it now I do thank you for letting us know

That lady makes we want to eat more oranges right this exact moment.

This was really cool. I'm glad you guys made this! Pomelo plus mandarin = orange! Who knew!

It's wild you're covering this. Riverside locals were taught to appreciate this tree like it was a sacred monument and we still do. Everyone from the police to the homeless will protect this tree if you try to harm it.

Have been to the Calif Citrus history museum in Riverside last Feb 26, its a sight to see! Totally stunning, with snow on the mountains in the background! Then went and visited the "Parent navel Orange Tree" as its called, at this enclosure in Riverside! Good stuff, all for free!

I left Riverside 7 years ago for NC with a suitcase and 150 dollars. I have a Washington Navel tree (and 16 other citrus and counting!) in containers. Grandpa had a tree taken directly from the parent tree and the oranges were so good.

I am fortunate to have lived in Riverside for most of my life.  I live within blocks of the California Citrus Park and the Orange, lemon and avocado groves.  The aroma in the Spring evenings from the blossoms is breathtaking.  🌳 🍊

I definitely remember in Minnesota growing up that oranges were a treat.  We would have a bag of hard candy with an orange and an apple, and some nuts in shells.  That still is a Christmas treat to me.

Thank you, PBS, for this collaboration with USC on the production of this presentation.  Throughout the video, I kept thinking of Huel Howser. Thanks, Huel ! Thanks again to all who contributed to the information and historical preservation of Critrus Trees. Born and raised in Central OC oranges have been a most important part of our lives, from our immigrant grandparents who picked oranges to sustain our parents. Also providing a very tasty health promoting food for us as a benefit.  My generation used to be able to spend hours playing in the orchards through the very late sixties and enjoy a snack as we would get thirsty. My grandmother, with permission of the owners, would collect costales full of dark greens that grew around the trees. We enjoyed the way she would cook then down sautéed with lard, onions, garlic & salt. Served with lemon and warm corn tortillas. I would have liked to have heard more, purportedly, like how the Czar of Russia Alexander had oranges from USA shipped for his consumption. As well as the packing houes of the area and the citrus co-ops that operated in Southern California.  I imagine that the cemeteries in the area would share some secrets if looked at.  We currently have 6 citrus trees in our yard, five orange varieties, and one most prized Mayer Lemon! Thanks again!!!!!! P.S. post the dates of visit to THE tree and UCR in the description and time of year when these wonderful fruits ripen. For those of us that don't know. Mommy to child: honey where to oranges come from ? Child: from the store !!!!!!

🙌 woohoo Riverside!!! Love this! I have several trees I tend to every year in our yard. 🍊

I have my Grandfather's Medal he received from Orange county for WWI...It's Bronze and it has wooden oil derricks and orange 🍊 groves on it... really cool!

Interesting! I live about 20 miles from Riverside and it is a beloved tree!