The Dancy Tangerine Tree
A Dancy Tangerine is a hybrid of a mandarin and a pomelo.
Basic Information
| Common Name |
Dancy Tangerine |
| Botanical Name |
Citrus tangerina ‘Dancy’ |
| Location of Origin |
Orange Mills, Florida, United States |
| USDA Zones |
9 – 11 |
| Can be grown in containers? |
Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
| Flower Color |
White |
| Fruit Size |
Medium |
| Fruit Shape |
Round |
| Fruit Flavor |
Very Sweet |
| Rind Thickness |
Thin |
| Rind Texture |
Smooth to Slightly Bumpy |
| Rind Color |
Deep Orange |
| Flesh Color |
Orange |
| Easy to Peel? |
Very Easy |
| Seeds |
Variable, few to a couple dozen |
Tree Details
| Has Thorns? |
Yes, small and bendy |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Flower Size |
Small-medium |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Foliage Size |
Small-medium |
| Mature Tree Height in Ground |
7′ – 10′ |
| Fruit Bearing Age |
3-4 years of age |
| Alternate Bearing? |
Yes |
| Cool to Sweeten Fruit? |
Yes |
| Growth Habit |
Upright |
Growing Conditions
| Temperature |
Hardy to 32 ºF |
| Self-fertile? |
Yes |
| Sunlight Required |
Full Sun |
| Bloom Season in Minnesota |
Spring |
| Harvest Season in Minnesota |
Winter |
| Average Spring/Summer Watering |
Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot |
| Average Fall/Winter Watering |
Once every 3 weeks |
Guides for Growing in Containers
Images
This recently pruned Dancy Tangerine Tree will have more sturdy branches next season and should be capable of holding more fruit.
