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Citrus reticulata 'Ponkan'

 
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Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Citrus (SIT-rus) (Info)
Species: reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Ponkan

5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Foliage:
Evergreen
Aromatic
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By grafting
By budding

Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive TamsTrees On Aug 19, 2005, TamsTrees from Clewiston, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

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. The flesh is sweet and juicy.

When purchasing citrus trees always make sure they are grafted and come from a certified nursery. Grafted trees should begin to get fruit in the very first year, however the tree may be too young to support the fruit. 5 to 7 gallons is a good size to allow it to fruit.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Gainesville, Florida
Palm Coast, Florida
Rotonda, Florida
Sewall's Point, Florida
Natchez, Mississippi
North Charleston, South Carolina



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