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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