Citrus Trees
Clementine, Murcott, Ponkan, Dancy, Fall Glo, Satsuma, Shiranui Sumo are all tangerines that are available in multiple sizes at Fruit Trees Only in St Augustine, how do you plant just one?
Clementine
Clementine is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Small, sweet, easy-peel fruit; a kid favorite for snacking.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–December
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh snacking, lunchboxes, salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile (may seed near pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Dancy
Dancy is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Classic tangerine with rich, aromatic flavor; traditional holiday fruit.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, compotes, zest for baking
- Pollination: Self-fertile (can increase seeds with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
Fallglo
Fallglo is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Early ripening, large, and juicy; extends the tangerine season.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–November
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, segment salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeds increase with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
King Mandarin
King Mandarin is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Big, richly flavored mandarin with loose skin; excellent fresh.
- Harvest Season (FL): January–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh sections, salads, marmalades
- Pollination: Self-fertile (some strains seed with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
Murcott (Honey)
Murcott (Honey) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Exceptionally sweet “honey” tangerine; juicy and aromatic.
- Harvest Season (FL): January–March
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeding increases with cross-pollination)
- Chill Hours: None
Ponkan (Chinese Honey)
Ponkan (Chinese Honey) is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Large, loose-skin mandarin with sweet, low-acid flavor; easy to peel.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, salads, juice
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeds increase with pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Satsuma
Satsuma is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Cold-tolerant mandarin with seedless, easy-peel fruit; early ripening.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–November
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh snacking, lunchboxes, early-season salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile (usually seedless)
- Chill Hours: None (handles cool nights well)
Shiranui
Shiranui is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Premium, super-sweet mandarin (aka Dekopon) with distinctive “topknot.”
- Harvest Season (FL): February–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, gift fruit
- Pollination: Self-fertile (typically seedless)
- Chill Hours: None
Minneola (Honey Bell) Tangelo
Minneola (Honey Bell) Tangelo is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Juicy, bell-shaped fruit with bright, sweet-tart flavor; a Florida favorite.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile; heavier crops with nearby mandarins (e.g., ‘Sunburst’, ‘Dancy’)
- Chill Hours: None
Orlando Tangelo
Orlando Tangelo is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Rounder tangelo with balanced sweetness and a mild tang; great for juice.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 10–16 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, citrus salads
- Pollination: Self-fertile; yield improves with nearby mandarins
- Chill Hours: None