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| Botanical Name | Citrus x tangelo 'Orlando' |
| Description | The 'Orlando' Tangelo is a cross between a Dancy Tangerine and a Duncan Grapefruit, resulting in a fruit that is incredibly juicy and mildly sweet. This 3-gallon (3G) tree is a vigorous grower, featuring large, distinctive leaves that are cupped or "spoon-shaped." It is one of the most productive citrus varieties for the Willis and Houston area, ripening in late autumn just in time for the holidays. Because establishing a strong structure is key in Southeast Texas, you must protect from freeze (especially the graft) during severe winter events. While self-fertile, 'Orlando' often benefits from being planted near other citrus varieties to increase its fruit set. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (8+ hours daily for maximum juice and fruit quality) |
| Height x Width | 10-14' Height x 8-12' Width |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, consistent watering, especially during fruit set. Ensure sharp drainage; do not plant in low areas where water pools after heavy rains. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Hardy to roughly 25°F; protect from hard freezes) |
| Fertilization | Apply a specialized citrus fertilizer three times per year: late winter (Feb), late spring (May), and late summer (Aug/Sept). |
| Pruning | Minimal; remove suckers growing from below the graft and prune only for shape in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Citrus x tangelo 'Orlando' |
| Description | The 'Orlando' Tangelo is a cross between a Dancy Tangerine and a Duncan Grapefruit, resulting in a fruit that is incredibly juicy and mildly sweet. This 3-gallon (3G) tree is a vigorous grower, featuring large, distinctive leaves that are cupped or "spoon-shaped." It is one of the most productive citrus varieties for the Willis and Houston area, ripening in late autumn just in time for the holidays. Because establishing a strong structure is key in Southeast Texas, you must protect from freeze (especially the graft) during severe winter events. While self-fertile, 'Orlando' often benefits from being planted near other citrus varieties to increase its fruit set. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (8+ hours daily for maximum juice and fruit quality) |
| Height x Width | 10-14' Height x 8-12' Width |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, consistent watering, especially during fruit set. Ensure sharp drainage; do not plant in low areas where water pools after heavy rains. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Hardy to roughly 25°F; protect from hard freezes) |
| Fertilization | Apply a specialized citrus fertilizer three times per year: late winter (Feb), late spring (May), and late summer (Aug/Sept). |
| Pruning | Minimal; remove suckers growing from below the graft and prune only for shape in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
