Ponkan Mandarin Tangerine Tree – Bring Exotic Flavors to Your Home
The Ponkan Mandarin Tangerine Tree is a delightful addition to any garden or home. This variety is known for its sweet and easy-to-peel fruit, making it a popular choice for citrus lovers. You’ll receive one fruiting size tree in a 4″x12″ pot, ready to thrive in your care.
The tangerine (Citrus tangerina) is closely related to the mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata). Tangerines are smaller than oranges, easier to peel, and have a sweeter, stronger taste. Enjoy them fresh, in salads, desserts, or even use the peel in cooking. These trees are also a good source of vitamin C, folate, and beta-carotene.
The ‘Ponkan’ Tangerine is an old and beloved variety, known for attracting the North American Giant Swallowtail butterfly. This upright, vigorous tree produces delicious fruit with very few seeds. Grow it outdoors or indoors and enjoy the benefits of fresh, homegrown tangerines. Remember, we cannot ship to American Samoa, Arizona, California, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Lousiana, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands due to USDA Regulations.
This Tangerine tree is sweeter than an orange and incredibly easy to peel. It can remain outdoors as long as temperatures stay above 40 degrees F. These trees are easy to grow, even for beginners. This Fruiting size Ponkan Mandarin Tangerine Tree ships in a 4″x12″ pot.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How big will the Ponkan Mandarin Tangerine Tree get? When planted in the ground, this tree can reach a height of 10-15 feet. In a container, its size will be more constrained.
- What kind of soil does it need? It needs well-draining soil. A citrus-specific potting mix is ideal for container growing.
- How much sunlight does it require? This tree needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to produce fruit.
- How often should I water it? Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
- When will my tree produce fruit? Your fruiting size tree may produce fruit in the first year, but expect a more substantial harvest in subsequent years.
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