The Ponkan Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) is one of the most commercially cultivated varieties. The trees have an alternate bearing tendency, producing large crops every other year. The fruits are easy to peel and have just a few seeds.
 
Taste: The fruits offer fragrant aroma when peeled, and have high sugar mixed with low acidity, creating a mild, sweet, and subtly tangy flavor.
Tree size: 10 - 15 ft tall
Fruit size: Large (6 - 7 cm in diameter)
Seeds per fruit: Few 
Season: November - January
Zones: 8 - 11