Citrus sinensis
ORANGE, SWEET ORANGE
Rutaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree. Lightly prune for density for a shrub.

 
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Citrus sinensis
ORANGE, SWEET ORANGE
Rutaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: orange

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & formal designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, espalier, topiary, standard, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: high

Skill Level: average






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