| Botanical name | Citrus sinensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October Orange trees bear clusters of white flowers that bloom in Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Orange |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This fruit tree has oblong to elliptic, glossy leathery dark green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Orange trees make good specimen trees. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting instructions | Plant orange trees in a full sun position, they can also tolerate partial shade. |
| Fruit | February March April May June July |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: ornamental plant Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , butterflies |
| Interesting info | Edible fruit , Fragrant/ scented flower |
| Recommended varieties | ‘Bahianinha’, ‘lane late’, ‘Palmer’. Valencia oranges, ‘Delta Seedless’. |
Citrus sinensis (Orange)
- Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
- Common name(s): Orange
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
This citrus is known for its sweet fruits. The fruit is ripe when the skin on the fruit is orange. It has oblong to elliptic, glossy leathery dark green foliage and bears clusters of white flowers that bloom in spring. Plant orange trees in a full sun position, they can also tolerate partial shade. Leave oranges on the tree until you’re ready to use them, as they do not continue ripening after picking.
Family: Rutaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: –
Citrus sinensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
Orange trees bear clusters of white flowers that bloom in Spring.
This fruit tree has oblong to elliptic, glossy leathery dark green foliage.
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