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Sweet Orange

Citrus Sinensis

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Overview

The Citrus sinensis, commonly known as the Sweet Orange, is prized for its fragrant, white blossoms and vibrant, spherical fruit. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-draining soil. Mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet. Regular watering promotes juicy oranges, which are rich in vitamin C. This evergreen adds a lush, tropical feel and provides year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — commonly known as the Sweet Orange; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet, image 43

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Rutaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — Orange Cultivars (Citrus sinensis); mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet, image 70

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — This evergreen adds a lush, tropical feel and provides year-round interest; dual-purpose addition to their, image 111

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — Regular watering promotes juicy oranges, which are rich in vitamin C; glossy leaves and the appealing contrast of, image 152

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — are also a beautiful addition to any landscape design; dual-purpose addition to their environment, image 93

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — white flowers in the garden; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet, image 82

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — commonly enjoyed for their sweet and tangy fruit; glossy leaves and the appealing contrast of their fragrant white, image 113

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — focusing on removing dead or crossed branches to maintain plant health and aesthetic form; glossy leaves and the, image 98

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — commonly enjoyed for their sweet and tangy fruit; glossy leaves and the appealing contrast of their fragrant white, image 92

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — although they are moderately drought-tolerant once mature; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a, image 55

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — This evergreen adds a lush, tropical feel and provides year-round interest

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — is prized for its fragrant; glossy leaves and the appealing contrast of their fragrant white blossoms against the, image 65

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — focusing on removing dead or crossed branches to maintain plant health and aesthetic form; glossy leaves and the, image 77

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — Inform clients of the delight in plucking fresh oranges directly from their own garden; glossy leaves and the, image 80

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — glossy leaves and the appealing contrast of their fragrant white blossoms against the dark green foliage, image 53

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — and the Asian citrus psyllid; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — are also a beautiful addition to any landscape design; dual-purpose addition to their environment, image 114

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — tree for full or half

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — focusing on removing dead or crossed branches to maintain plant health and aesthetic form; glossy leaves and the appealing

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — tree with white blooms; glossy leaves and the appealing contrast of their fragrant white blossoms against the dark, image 125

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — commonly known as the Sweet Orange; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — Orange Cultivars (Citrus sinensis); mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet, image 154

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — white flowers in the garden

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — are also a beautiful addition to any landscape design; dual-purpose addition to their environment

Citrus Sinensis

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