Citrus, Mandarin Orange, Satsuma, Tangerine 'Ponkan'

Citrusreticulata

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gainesville, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Rotonda West, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Natchez, Mississippi

North Charleston, South Carolina

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Clewiston, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2005 | positive

This is one of my favorite tangerines. When ripe it has loose zipper skin. It's larger then most tangerines and has a slight bumpy skin. ...Read More

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