Sunset®: 8-9, 12-24
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Hybrid between tangerine and grapefruit
Growth Habits: Small evergreen tree.
Watering Needs: Don't let the soil dry completely, needs good drainage
Tree, hybrid between tangerine and grapefruit, bearing fruit which combines characters from both parents. Vigorous and cold-resistant. Several varieties are available. Minneola and Orlando need to be planted near other citrus trees for cross-pollination. The Temple tangor (C. sinensis x C. paradisi) bears a sweet, juicy fruit similar to tangelos.
| Variety | Zones (Sunset) | Maturity Zone 13 | Remarks |
| Minneola | 8,9,12-24 | 12/15-3/1 | ‘Minneola’ is a hybrid of ‘Duncan’ grapefruit and ‘Dancy’ mandarin. Fruit is mature beginning in January. The bright, orange red fruit is large and pear-shaped and typically have a fairly prominent neck; however, not all fruit exhibits this characteristic. The fruit has 7-12 seeds. Cross-pollination is recommended for regular production. ‘Dancy’, ‘Algerian’ and ‘Kinnow’ mandarins provide satisfactory pollen. |
| Orlando | 8,9,12-24 | 11/1-1/15 | ‘Orlando’ is the result of the same cross as the‘Minneola’ but is distinctly different. The fruit is medium in size but without the neck. It is harvested in November. Seediness depends on cross-pollination (0-35). Cross-pollination is recommended with ‘Algerian’, ‘Dancy’ or ‘Kinnow’ for regular and good production. This is one of the best juicing fruits available. |
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