| Scientific Name | Citrus reticulata Blanco (cultivar: ‘Ponkan’) |
| Common Names | Ponkan mandarin; sometimes written as Pokan; also called Chinese Honey Orange in some markets |
| Origin | China / East Asia (widely cultivated in China, India, Brazil and other subtropical regions) |
| Variety Type | Mandarin (fresh fruit; juice; table fruit) |
| Plant Type | Evergreen fruit tree (citrus) |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, upright growth; medium-sized tree at maturity |
| Bearing Age | Often starts bearing in the 2nd–3rd year (typical for mandarins under good management) |
| Fruit Shape & Rind | Fruits usually oblate; rind relatively thick and loosely adherent (easy to peel) |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet to sweet‑tart with notable aroma; quality driven by sugars and organic acids |
| Maturity / Harvest Window | Commonly ripens late fall to mid‑winter (often ~November–January in many growing areas) |
| Key Traits | Easy‑peeling, good eating quality, widely grown commercially |
| Stress Notes | Salinity and drought can significantly reduce citrus performance; tolerance varies strongly by rootstock and irrigation/soil management |
