Citrus sinensis |
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Sweet Orange cultivars |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Medium
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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.