Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus
Yes, Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). No chill requirement; freeze risk is the limit.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) (general guide for citrus)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- South Louisiana
- Notes
- No chill requirement; freeze risk is the limit
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Ponkan Mandarin Tree | $90.95 | standard 3 sizes, $90.95–$327.42 | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other citrus varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satsuma 'Armstrong Early' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Owari' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Louisiana Early' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Kimbrough' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Early St. Anne' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Brown Select' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Orange 'Hamlin' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Orange 'Louisiana Sweet' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus need?
No chill requirement; freeze risk is the limit. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus?
Zones 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) as a general guide for citrus.
Where can I buy Mandarin 'Ponkan' citrus?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 0 with it in stock, from $90.95. See the price table above.