Light. Full sun. Citrus tolerates light shade but bears more fruit in full sun.
Water. Water regularly until the tree is established.
Soil and feeding. Use a citrus fertilizer such as Citrus and Fruit Tree Fertilizer. Give young trees light, frequent feedings through the growing season. From the third year, feed four to five times a year, spread out to the canopy edge and never piled against the trunk.
Size. Grows to about 12 ft. Minneola trees are vigorous, so leave at least 15 ft from other trees and keep it away from buildings and power lines.
Pruning. Mature trees need pruning only to remove disease or freeze damage. Remove suckers from the base of young trees.
Problems to watch. Alternaria and scab, two fungal diseases, can be serious on Minneola, mainly on spring growth.
Good to know. It is not strongly self-fruitful; planting Temple, Sunburst or Fallglo nearby raises yields. Fruit ripens December to February.
Sources: UF/IFAS Ask IFAS: Minneola Tangelo · UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Citrus
