The Ponkan Tangerine Tree
Ponkan, literally meaning puffy in Chinese, is a hybrid between a mandarin and pomelo. The word “puffy” is the first word that comes to mind while peeling the fruit hence why this tree is named Ponkan.
Basic Information
| Common Name | Ponkan Tangerine |
| Botanical Name | Citrus poonensis |
| Location of Origin | China |
| USDA Zones | 8B-10 |
| Can be grown in containers? | Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Fruit Shape | Round |
| Fruit Flavor | Very Sweet |
| Rind Thickness | Thin |
| Rind Texture | Slightly Bumpy |
| Rind Color | Bright Orange |
| Flesh Color | Orange |
| Easy to Peel? | Very Easy |
| Seeds | Seedless |
Tree Details
| Has Thorns? | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | Medium |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Size | Small-medium |
| Mature Tree Height in Ground | 8′ – 10′ |
| Fruit Bearing Age | 3 – 4 years old |
| Alternate Bearing? | Yes |
| Heat to Sweeten Fruit? | Yes |
Growing Conditions
| Temperature | Hardy to 32 ºF |
| Self-fertile? | Yes |
| Sunlight Required | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season in Minnesota | Mid-Summer |
| 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 |
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