The Minneola Tangelo Tree
Minneola tangelo is a hybrid of a duncan grapefruit and a mandarin. It’s one of the most common tangelo varieties. Great for juicing.
Basic Information
Common Name | Minneola Tangelo |
Botanical Name | Citrus × tangelo ‘Minneola’ |
Location of Origin | Minneola, Florida |
USDA Zones | 8-11 |
Can be grown in containers? | Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit Size | Medium |
Rind Thickness | Average |
Fruit Shape | Oval, tapered neck |
Skin Texture | Smooth |
Rind Color | Orange |
Flesh Color | Organish |
Fruit Flavor | Sweet |
Easy to Peel? | Fairly Easy |
Tree Details
Has Thorns? | Yes |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Size | Large |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Size | Medium-Large |
Mature Tree Height in Ground | 8′ – 12′ |
Fruit Bearing Age | 3 – 4 years old |
Alternate Bearing? | No |
Heat to Sweeten Fruit? | No |
Growing Conditions
Temperature | Hardy to 32 ºF |
Self-fertile? | Yes, best when mandarin is pollinzer |
Sunlight Required | Full Sun |
Bloom Season in Minnesota | Spring/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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