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| Botanical Name | Citrus x tangelo 'Pearl' |
| Description | The 'Pearl' Tangelo is a unique cross between a Willowleaf Mandarin and an Imperial Grapefruit. This 3-gallon (3G) specimen is highly prized by citrus enthusiasts in the Willis and Houston area for its distinctively sweet, mild flavor and meltingly tender flesh. Unlike its cousin the Minneola, the Pearl has a smoother, yellow-to-orange rind and lacks the prominent "neck." It is exceptionally juicy and features a fragrant aroma that hints at its mandarin parentage. Because Southeast Texas can experience sharp winter cold snaps, you must protect from freeze (especially the graft) to ensure your tree thrives. Ripening in mid-winter (December to February), the Pearl Tangelo is a beautiful evergreen addition to any home orchard or large patio container. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (8+ hours daily for maximum fruit sugar development) |
| Height x Width | 10-14' Height x 8-12' Width |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, consistent watering. It is vital to have well-drained soil, as citrus trees are highly susceptible to root rot in the heavy clay typical of the Houston region. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Protect from temperatures below 28-30°F) |
| 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 line. Prune for shape in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Citrus x tangelo 'Pearl' |
| Description | The 'Pearl' Tangelo is a unique cross between a Willowleaf Mandarin and an Imperial Grapefruit. This 3-gallon (3G) specimen is highly prized by citrus enthusiasts in the Willis and Houston area for its distinctively sweet, mild flavor and meltingly tender flesh. Unlike its cousin the Minneola, the Pearl has a smoother, yellow-to-orange rind and lacks the prominent "neck." It is exceptionally juicy and features a fragrant aroma that hints at its mandarin parentage. Because Southeast Texas can experience sharp winter cold snaps, you must protect from freeze (especially the graft) to ensure your tree thrives. Ripening in mid-winter (December to February), the Pearl Tangelo is a beautiful evergreen addition to any home orchard or large patio container. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (8+ hours daily for maximum fruit sugar development) |
| Height x Width | 10-14' Height x 8-12' Width |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, consistent watering. It is vital to have well-drained soil, as citrus trees are highly susceptible to root rot in the heavy clay typical of the Houston region. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Protect from temperatures below 28-30°F) |
| 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 line. Prune for shape in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
