tangelo
Citrus tangelo
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall15 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Tangelo (Citrus tangelo) is a fruit tree for borders, containers, and food gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is fragrant and evergreen, and it attracts bees.
Pairs well with Guava, Cavendish banana, and Bible hyssop.