The Dwarf Minneola Tangelo is a dwarfing mandarin-grapefruit cross that is the juiciest of all citruses. It is an evergreen tree with shiny, dark-green foliage and white fragrant flowers. The peel color is quite good and at peak maturity achieves a bright reddish-orange color. The peel is relatively thin, smooth, and tends to adhere to the internal fruit surface. Seed numbers are few, but variable, and range from 0-15 seeds per fruit.
Minneola Tangelo Dwarf
Citrus Aurantium
Minneola Tangerine Dwarf
The Dwarf Minneola Tangelo is a dwarfing mandarin-grapefruit cross that is the juiciest of all citruses. It is an evergreen tree with shiny, dark-green foliage and white fragrant flowers. The peel color is quite good and at peak maturity achieves a bright reddish-orange color. The peel is relatively thin, smooth, and tends to adhere to the internal fruit surface. Seed numbers are few, but variable, and range from 0-15 seeds per fruit.
| Plant Type | Fern, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Early Spring |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 4-5ft. |
| Spacing | 10-15ft. |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Edible, Evergreen, Fragrant |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | |
| Tolerance | Heat |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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