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

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 Tangerine

Dancy

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 Tangerine

Fallglo

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

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) Tangerine

Murcott (Honey)

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) Mandarin

Ponkan (Chinese Honey)

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

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 (Dekopon)

Shiranui

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

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

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