Minneola Tangelo
Citrus x 'Minneola'
SKU
2675
Delightful tangerine-grapefruit hybrid produces juicy, thick skinned orange-red fruit with a rich tangerine flavor. Winter ripening fruit has few seeds. Great in containers, indoors or out. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Moderate-growing, round-headed form to 12 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown and grafted on Carrizo Citrange rootstock.
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9 - 10 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SIT-rus |
|---|---|
| Lore | Citrus was first brought to European cultivation in Spain by Arab traders who found them in Asia. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, round headed form to 12 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Design Ideas | With its handsome, deep-green foliage and shrubby form, this Citrus is a good choice for containers. Makesa fine small scale shade tree or an accent with high degree of fragrance and fruit color. Grow in a citrus orchard or insert into existing landscape. Great long range focal point or position to screen off undesirable land uses. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Houseplant, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Edible, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Edible Fruit |
Requires well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Apply a citrus fertilizer in spring; repeat in fall.
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