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Bitter Orange

Citrus Aurantium

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Overview

Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium), also known as Seville Orange, is a versatile evergreen tree. It grows 8-15 feet tall with a similar spread, featuring highly fragrant white blossoms and glossy, leathery leaves. It produces round, 2-3 inch diameter sour oranges valued for marmalades. Suited for Zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Use as an ornamental, hedge, or for its fruit. Caution: thorns present.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Tree
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — It grows 8-15 feet tall with a similar spread
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Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rutaceae

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Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — It grows 8-15 feet tall with a similar spread
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — white flowers in the garden; this evergreen tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 15 feet
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — commonly known as the Bitter Orange or Seville Orange; tree with white blooms, image 62
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — Use as an ornamental, hedge, or for its fruit; its dense foliage consists of glossy
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — Its dense foliage consists of glossy; tree for full
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — Use as an ornamental, hedge, or for its fruit; its dense foliage consists of glossy, image 60
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — featuring highly fragrant white blossoms and glossy; thick rind that holds a bounty of highly acidic
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — each about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium), also known as Seville Orange, is a versatile
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — making it an excellent choice for shading or accentuating focal points within the garden; the fruit is highly, image 65
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium), also known as Seville Orange, is a versatile evergreen tree; it produces round, 2-3 inch
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — making it an excellent choice for shading or accentuating focal points within the garden; the fruit is highly prized for
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — featuring highly fragrant white blossoms and glossy
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — the Bitter Orange is a resilient choice for a variety of landscapes
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — It grows 8-15 feet tall with a similar spread; making it an excellent choice for shading or accentuating focal points within
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — the Bitter Orange is a resilient choice for a variety of landscapes; is a versatile yet underappreciated citrus tree that
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — is a versatile yet underappreciated citrus tree that can lend a Mediterranean flair to any landscape design; use, image 63
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — This evergreen tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 15 feet; which are oval-shaped with pointed tips, image 64
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — Providing moderate water will promote healthy growth; however, image 50
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — which are oval-shaped with pointed tips
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — each about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — featuring highly fragrant white blossoms and glossy; thick rind that holds a bounty of highly acidic, image 57
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — and range from 2 to 4 inches long.<br><br>In spring
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — It produces round, 2-3 inch diameter sour oranges valued for marmalades; white flowers in the garden
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) — It requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil to thrive; each about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter
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