I would think it would be interesting to grow it in the ground. But generally variegated plants are less vigorous, aren't they? I wonder if it would be a very good choice as a fruit producer in a container.

Thanks Dave. That's exactly what I needed to know- that variegated don't produce as well. Think I'll pass on the one I saw as pretty as it is. Have two variegated lemons and a calamondin and the foliage makes a lovely contrast to the rest of my trees, but a little disappointed that they won't produce as nicely as the others might.

I have seen pictures of variegated minneola fruit and would love to have one. Have never seen one anywhere local. It has red stripes. Variegated plants, from what I have read, need more light and and are weaker than the green ones. I don't understand how you can have a "weak" citrus. http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/JFE/product/variegated-minneola-tangelo-4/ Nancy, who is selling them? I may be tempted to order one if the price is right.

From my limited experience, variegated trees are weaker. I had a variegated calamondin and eureka lemon. Both died.

Denise, the V. minneola is on Ebay. The seller has good reports as to the size and health of her trees and they are grafted. It's $39 with shipping. I'd be tempted as I sure have plenty of light, but reports from Dave and Vlad concern me so I'll stick with the variegated varieties I have. Love to hear and see if you decide to get one though!

Thank you for the information, but I am going to pass. Price is too high for a 1 gallon as well as all of their plants.

That's interesting. I thought the price was pretty ok after reading the reviews from buyers of her citrus trees. Not as inexpensive as FW for 18-24" with shipping, but decent especially for something unusual.

Nancy, I can pay $35 for a regular 3 gallon minneola locally. I realize it's not a variegated minneola, but cannot justify playing $39 plus shipping for a 1 gallon standard sized tree. If it was a dwarf, hmm, maybe. lol. After doing a Google search, I noticed it's rare to find one. There are 3 sources: Root 98 Warehouse and Just Fruits and Exotics in FL and JF&E doesn't ship out of their state. The last place I heard about is Harris Citrus. I wonder if there is no demand for them or it's just so new there isn't enough budwood to go around.

Wish I could buy locally but there's nothing in Oregon except standard varieties- have to mail order everything. Had bad luck with One Green World so given up on them. I hear that you are going to be able to buy right from Stan. Pretty exciting. I regularly visit my kids in the SF bay area and San Diego. My eyes pop visiting nurseries down there with what could be had if it were possible to bring home. Envy people like you with direct access.

I have a non-variegated minneola that is a monster...by far my biggest tree. I’m not sure how the variegated counterpart compares.

The VM is the best tasting tangelo I've ever tasted. I have two trees. They are in containers and doing just fine. I will have to see what rootstock they are grafted onto, simply don't remember. ) I got the first one in a 5 gallon container 4 y.o. and it is in the same container doing okey, so far. I am planning to uppot it this year though. It produces 7 to 10 beautiful big and very tasty fruits every year. Stays compact not that vigorous. The other one I got later in a 10 gallon container and it is somewhat vigorous sending long shoots and bigger leaves. Fruits are the same in size and taste but produces more fruits. The pictures you see at just fruits website are mine. If you have an opportunity to get the VM, don't pass guys. You won't regret it. I am a happy owner of two. ))

Halyna, where do you live? And what do you do with the containers both in summer and then in winter? Everyone has different growing situations and conditions. It's helpful to know what they are. What works for one may not work as well for another.

Dave, I live in Central FL zone 9a. In summer, the containers are outside enjoying the sun. In winter, I move them to my lanai and I maid curtains from the frost cloth to protect my trees from freezing. So, I open the curtains in the morning and close them for the night.

Halyna Are you referring to the pictures at Just Fruits and Exotics? I would love to have an opportunity to check out that place. They have a great selection of plants.

Denise Becker Yes, I was talking about Just Fruits and Exotics. I like that place. I visit them every time I drive by. Highly recommend this nursery. Great selection of plants, nice friendly staff.

Halyna, your plants are beautiful. Did you get your trees online? if so, where? ... and also, I know you mentioned the flavor is really good. But is it the same as a regular minneola? TIA!