Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
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Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m to 5m
Mature Width: 3m to 4m
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' is the tangelo most people mean when they say tangelo. It is instantly recognisable by the pronounced neck at the stem end, which gives it the bell shape behind its other name, Honeybell.
The fruit is the reason to grow it. Deep red-orange skin that peels away easily, flesh that is richer and tarter than a mandarin without the bitterness of a grapefruit, and enough juice that it is worth growing for that alone. Seeds are few. It came out of a cross between a Duncan grapefruit and a Dancy tangerine, and it carries the better half of each.
The tree is vigorous and upright with a broad head of glossy evergreen leaves, and it carries fragrant white flowers through spring that bees work heavily. Ripening runs from winter into spring, and the fruit holds on the tree once ready.
Grow it in full sun with free draining soil and shelter from hard frost. Advanced specimens at this size are years ahead of a nursery tube and will crop in their first or second season in the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola'
What is a tangelo?
A cross between a mandarin and a grapefruit. 'Minneola' specifically came from a Duncan grapefruit crossed with a Dancy tangerine. The result peels like a mandarin but carries a deeper, tarter flavour and far more juice.
Will it crop on its own?
Usually yes, but this is worth knowing before you plant. 'Minneola' is partially self-incompatible, so it sets a heavier crop with another citrus flowering nearby. In a home garden with other citrus around it generally crops well on its own. In an isolated position expect lighter yields.
How do I know it is ripe?
Deep red-orange colour and a slight give when squeezed. Ripening runs from winter into spring depending on the district. The fruit holds well on the tree once ready and sweetens the longer it hangs, so pick as you need rather than harvesting all at once.
Does it have seeds?
Few. Fruit grown with other citrus nearby tends to carry more seeds because cross pollination lifts both seed count and crop weight. Grown in isolation it is close to seedless but sets less fruit.
How big does the tree get?
Around 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, with a vigorous upright habit. Light pruning after harvest keeps it in reach for picking without costing you crop.
Is it frost tolerant?
Not fully. Like most citrus it is frost sensitive, particularly while young. Plant in a warm sheltered position out of frost hollows, and protect through the first couple of winters in colder districts.
How do I care for it?
Water deeply once or twice a week through the warmer months and more often while fruit is filling, since uneven moisture causes fruit drop and splitting. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Mulch the root zone and keep it clear of the trunk. Remove any shoots below the graft as soon as they appear.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo works in an:
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Evergreen or Deciduous?
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m to 5m
Mature Width: 3m to 4m
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Growth Rate of Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo frost tolerant?
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Flower?
Does Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Flower?
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' carries clusters of fragrant white flowers through spring, scenting the garden before the fruit sets. The crop then swells over the warmer months and ripens from winter into spring. Another citrus flowering nearby lifts the crop, since Minneola is only partially self-fertile.
Does Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo an Australian Native Tree?
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo an Australian Native Tree?
No
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is Native to A hybrid raised in Florida and released in 1931, from a Duncan grapefruit crossed with a Dancy tangerine. Tangelos do not occur in the wild and exist only as cultivated crosses.
What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo ?
The fragrant spring flowers are heavily worked by bees and other pollinators, adding useful forage to an edible garden. Dense evergreen foliage also gives small birds and beneficial insects year-round shelter, which helps keep scale and aphid numbers down without spraying.
How much Sunlight does Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo need?
How much Sunlight does Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo need?
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Heavy clay and any position that holds water after rain should be avoided or raised into a mound, since citrus roots decline quickly in wet ground. Work compost through the planting area, mulch well, and keep moisture even while the fruit is filling.
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Drought Tolerant?
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Drought Tolerant?
Is Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo Drought tolerant?
Young Minneola trees need steady watering to build a productive root system, especially through their first two summers. Once established the tree copes with short dry spells, but fruit size and juice content both fall away without consistent moisture while the crop is filling.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
How To Plant Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Long Term Care For Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo
Planting Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo in Different Soil
Planting Your Citrus x tangelo 'Minneola' – Minneola Tangelo in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
