Ponkan Tangerine Tree – Citrus reticulata ‘Ponkan’

Ponkan Tangerine is a sweet, easy-to-peel citrus variety known for its rich flavor, juicy fruit, and bright orange color. This mandarin-type citrus is a favorite for fresh eating because the fruit is usually easy to peel and has a sweet, aromatic flavor.

Ponkan Tangerine trees produce fragrant white citrus blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and attractive orange fruit. This variety is a great choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, home gardens, and citrus collections in North Florida and the Southeast.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata ‘Ponkan’

• Common Name: Ponkan Tangerine, Ponkan Mandarin

• Plant Type: Evergreen citrus tree

• Mature Size: Approximately 8–15 ft. tall and 8–12 ft. wide, depending on rootstock, pruning, and growing conditions

• USDA Zones: 9–11; may be grown in Zone 8 with protection during hard freezes

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Bloom Color: Fragrant white citrus blooms

• Fruit Color: Bright orange

• Fruit Flavor: Sweet, juicy, aromatic, and easy to peel

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Harvest Season: Usually winter, depending on climate and growing conditions

• Uses: Fresh eating, lunchbox fruit, juicing, edible landscapes, backyard orchards, home gardens, citrus collections

• Cold Protection: Protect young trees and tender citrus during hard freezes

Ponkan Tangerine is an excellent citrus choice for gardeners who want sweet, flavorful fruit that is easy to peel and enjoyable fresh from the tree. Plant in full sun with good drainage and provide cold protection during freezing weather, especially in colder parts of North Florida.

Wholesale Available:
Wholesale pricing may be available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY:
We are not shipping at this time. This plant is available for pickup at our local nursery, Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

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