Also known as Murcott, Honey Tangerine is a Florida original that ripens mid-winter when fresh fruit is scarce. It has a reputation for intense alternate bearing -- a massive crop one year, near-nothing the next -- and requires thinning heavy crops by hand to prevent branch collapse. The reward is some of the sweetest citrus you can grow in Florida.
Intensely sweet with deep orange flavor and a honey-like richness. Peels easily by hand. The juice is thick and syrupy compared to other tangerines.
Tangerine
The sweetest citrus of winter, worth the wait
Harvest Season
January, February, March
Mature Height
10–15 ft
Sun
Full sun
Care Level
Challenging
Cold Hardiness for Central Florida
Hardy to about 26-28F once established. The winter ripening season means fruit may be on the tree during cold spells; fruit quality holds up well in mild frosts.
5G
Out of stock
$55
10G
In stock
$85
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Timeline is an estimate from a 3-gallon container. Larger sizes start further along. Data unverified - owner review pending.
