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Citrus sinensis

Sweet Orange cultivars

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Thompson

 

Description

This tree will grow 20'-30' high and 10'-15' wide; it produces sweet, tasty oranges. It has shiny green, leathery foliage and produces clusters of fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Orange

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Messy

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.