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.