Quick answer
The Tangerine Haze strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred from NYC Diesel × G13 Haze and usually described as a clone-only cut. Leafly lists 17% THC with limonene, pinene and caryophyllene, and it is known for a sweet orange-citrus taste and an energetic, upbeat high. Bud Cargo stocks Tangerine Haze vapes from $18.
Key takeaways
- Genetics: NYC Diesel × G13 Haze (Leafly, StrainCompass, SeedFinder).
- Type: sativa-dominant hybrid per Leafly (80% sativa per StrainCompass), but AllBud and SeedFinder lean indica, so sources disagree.
- THC: Leafly 17%, AllBud 16% to 21%, one 2017 lab sample 16.5%, a five-test median of 14% (StrainCompass). A moderate strain, not a heavy hitter.
- Leafly rates it 4.3 from 243 ratings; offspring include Tangerine Kush and Sunset Haze.
- At Bud Cargo: Lush 2 mL disposable $36 and HERA 1 mL cartridge $18. No flower in stock.
Last updated 28 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Tangerine Haze strain?
Tangerine Haze is a citrus-forward Haze cross, NYC Diesel × G13 Haze, best known for a sweet orange smell and a bright, daytime high. It is a smaller name than Super Lemon Haze or Jack Herer, and the published data on it is thin and sometimes contradictory. Here is everything the main sources say, side by side:
| Source | Type | THC | Genetics / origin | Top terpenes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafly | Sativa-dominant hybrid | 17%, 0% CBD | NYC Diesel × G13 Haze; clone only, Netherlands | Limonene, pinene, caryophyllene | 4.3 from 243 ratings |
| AllBud | Listed 60% indica / 40% sativa (text says sativa dominant) | 16% to 21% | Haze, NYCD and G13 | Not listed | 4.9 from 11 votes |
| SeedFinder | “Mostly indica” | – | G13 Haze × NYCD (selected phenotype); Clone Only Strains, cut selected in Colorado | – | – |
| StrainCompass (lab aggregate) | 80% sativa | Median 14.0% across 5 tests (middle half 12.3% to 16.7%) | NYC Diesel × G13 Haze | Limonene 0.38%, pinene 0.19%, caryophyllene 0.17% | – |
| Kannapedia (one lab sample, 2017) | – | 16.5% THC + THCA, 0.57% CBG | Nearest relatives: Critical Mass, Casey Jones | γ-terpinene, terpinolene, caryophyllene | – |
The two lab rows are the most interesting. StrainCompass pools tests from Analytical360 and PSI Labs between 2014 and 2018, and the Kannapedia record is a single plant genotyped and tested through Digipath Labs (Kannapedia RSP10944). They agree on moderate THC but not on terpenes, which tells you that plants sold as Tangerine Haze are not all the same.
Is Tangerine Haze a sativa or indica?
Tangerine Haze is usually sold as a sativa-dominant hybrid, and that is how Leafly and StrainCompass (80% sativa) classify it. Two sources disagree: AllBud’s label says 60% indica even though its description says sativa dominant, and SeedFinder’s Clone Only Strains entry calls the Colorado cut “mostly indica”.
The parents explain the confusion. G13 Haze brings a classic sativa line, while NYC Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid, so phenotypes can land on either side. The label is a rough guide at best: a 2019 genetic study of 30 dispensary strains found samples did not group by indica, sativa or hybrid, and some samples sold under one name were genetically different (Schwabe and McGlaughlin, Journal of Cannabis Research, 2019). Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why.
Is Haze a sativa or indica strain?
Haze is a sativa. The original Haze line is a long-flowering sativa, and most strains carrying the name are sativa or sativa-dominant. Here is how Tangerine Haze compares with the better-known Hazes, using Leafly’s listed averages:
| Strain | Leafly type | Leafly THC | Genetics (Leafly) | Top terpene | At Bud Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine Haze | Sativa-dominant hybrid | 17% | NYC Diesel × G13 Haze | Limonene | Lush 2 mL $36 · HERA cart $18 |
| Mango Haze | Sativa | 20% | Haze × Northern Lights #5 (with Skunk) | Terpinolene | Ounce $62 |
| Super Silver Haze | Sativa | 21% | Haze × (Northern Lights #5 × Haze) | Myrcene | Not stocked |
| Super Lemon Haze | Sativa-dominant | 19% | Super Silver Haze × Lemon Skunk | Terpinolene | HERA cart $18 |
| Ghost Train Haze | Sativa | 19%, 2% CBG | Ghost OG × Nevil’s Wreck | Terpinolene | Boost shatter 1 g $25 |
Tangerine Haze sits at the gentler end of the family on paper. If you want a Haze with more listed THC, Mango Haze and Super Silver Haze are higher; if you want the brightest citrus, Tangerine Haze and Super Lemon Haze are the two to compare.
How strong is Tangerine Haze?
Tangerine Haze is a moderate-THC strain, usually around 14% to 21% depending on the source. Leafly lists 17% THC, AllBud 16% to 21%, the 2017 Kannapedia sample 16.5% THC plus THCA, and StrainCompass a 14% median across five lab tests. That makes it one of the milder Hazes.
Leafly’s most reported feelings are energetic, uplifted and happy, and AllBud lists creative, euphoria, focus and happy. The negatives most reported on Leafly are dry mouth, headache and feeling anxious. Vapes are a different matter: oil made with a Tangerine Haze profile is a concentrate and far stronger per puff than the flower numbers suggest, so start with a small amount. Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
What does Tangerine Haze taste like?
Tangerine Haze tastes like sweet orange and citrus with a light tropical note and an earthy Haze finish. Leafly lists citrus, orange and tropical flavours; AllBud adds sweet and tangy, with a pungent citrus aroma.
Limonene, the terpene most associated with citrus peel, leads both Leafly’s list and StrainCompass’s lab median (0.38% by weight), followed by pinene and caryophyllene. The Kannapedia sample instead led with γ-terpinene and terpinolene, both fresh, slightly piney terpenes common in Haze lines, which may be why some people describe Tangerine Haze as more “hazy” than “orange”.
Where does Tangerine Haze come from?
Tangerine Haze is a clone-only strain, meaning it spread as cuttings from one selected plant rather than as a seed line. Leafly says it originated in the Netherlands. SeedFinder files it under Clone Only Strains, says the cut was selected in Colorado, and notes that it has been “grown for a long time and by many”.
Its parents are better documented than its origin. SeedFinder traces NYC Diesel to Soma Seeds, and G13 Haze combines the legendary G13 with Haze. Leafly lists Tangerine Kush and Sunset Haze among its offspring. Because the name is not tied to one breeder’s seed pack, the product description of whatever you buy is the best guide to what is inside.
Where to buy Tangerine Haze online in Canada
Bud Cargo stocks Tangerine Haze in two vape formats but has no Tangerine Haze flower right now. Prices are from our live in-stock catalogue on 28 October 2026:
| Product | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lush 2 mL disposable, Tangerine Haze | 2 mL disposable vape | $36 |
| HERA cartridge, Tangerine Haze | 1 mL 510 cartridge | $18 |
| Lush 2 mL disposable, Orange Soda (another orange sativa profile) | 2 mL disposable vape | $36 |
| Mango Haze, ounce deal (nearest Haze flower) | 28 g flower | $62 |
| Lemon Haze, ounce deal (citrus Haze flower) | 28 g flower | $55 |
The HERA cartridge needs a 510-thread battery, while the Lush disposable is ready to use; our 510 cartridges vs disposable vape pens guide compares the two, and every ready-to-use pen is in our disposable vape pens category. For flower, read our Lemon Haze guide or Mango Haze guide, or see the Strawberry Cough guide for another fruity sativa.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tangerine Haze a sativa or indica?
Most sources call Tangerine Haze a sativa-dominant hybrid: Leafly files it that way and StrainCompass lists 80% sativa. The sources do not fully agree, though. AllBud lists 60% indica while describing it as sativa dominant, and SeedFinder’s Clone Only Strains entry calls it mostly indica. Expect a bright, daytime-leaning profile.
Is Haze a sativa or indica strain?
Haze is a sativa. The original Haze line is a classic long-flowering sativa, and most strains with Haze in the name, including Tangerine Haze, Mango Haze, Super Silver Haze and Super Lemon Haze, are sativa or sativa-dominant. The name alone does not guarantee it, so check each strain.
How strong is Tangerine Haze?
Tangerine Haze is a moderate-THC strain. Leafly lists 17% THC, AllBud 16% to 21%, a 2017 Kannapedia lab sample tested 16.5% THC plus THCA, and StrainCompass reports a median of 14% across five lab tests. Vapes made with its terpene profile are concentrates and much stronger per puff.
What are the parents of Tangerine Haze?
Tangerine Haze is a cross of NYC Diesel and G13 Haze, according to Leafly, StrainCompass and SeedFinder. SeedFinder calls it a selected phenotype of G13 Haze × NYCD and traces NYC Diesel to Soma Seeds.
What does Tangerine Haze taste like?
Tangerine Haze tastes of sweet citrus and orange with a tropical edge. Leafly lists citrus, orange and tropical flavours, and AllBud adds sweet and tangy. Leafly’s main terpenes are limonene, pinene and caryophyllene.
Is Tangerine Haze clone only?
Yes, it is usually described as clone only. Leafly says it originated in the Netherlands as a clone-only strain, while SeedFinder lists it under Clone Only Strains and says the cut was selected in Colorado. Different sources tell the origin differently.
Does Bud Cargo sell Tangerine Haze flower?
Not right now. As of 28 October 2026 Bud Cargo stocks Tangerine Haze as a Lush 2 mL disposable ($36) and a HERA 1 mL 510 cartridge ($18). For flower in a similar bright, fruity style, the Mango Haze ounce is $62 and the Lemon Haze ounce is $55.
Sources: Leafly, Tangerine Haze. AllBud, Tangerine Haze. SeedFinder, Tangerine Haze. StrainCompass, Tangerine Haze. Kannapedia, RSP10944 Tangerine Haze. Leafly pages for Super Silver Haze, Super Lemon Haze and Ghost Train Haze. Schwabe AL, McGlaughlin ME (2019), Journal of Cannabis Research 1:3. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 28 October 2026.
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