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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