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Orange Geiger Tree

Cordia Sebestena

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Overview

The Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena), a visually striking ornamental, features bold orange blossoms and lush, broad leaves. This evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and adapts to various soil types. Ideal for zones 10b-11, it serves as an accent or shade tree and is salt-tolerant, making it suitable for coastal settings. Regular watering promotes optimal growth.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — It prefers full sun and adapts to various soil types; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and, image 61
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Each blossom measures approximately 2 inches across and contributes a stunning visual appeal; making it a, image 72Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Gracefully sporting a denseOrange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — features bold orange blossoms and lush; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 87Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without overwhelming the spaceOrange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — This evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet; making it a reliable and resilient choiceOrange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — it thrives in the USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12+123

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
20–30 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Arid

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Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — It prefers full sun and adapts to various soil types; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and, image 61
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Each blossom measures approximately 2 inches across and contributes a stunning visual appeal; making it a, image 72
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Gracefully sporting a dense
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — features bold orange blossoms and lush; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 87
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without overwhelming the space
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — This evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet; making it a reliable and resilient choice
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — it thrives in the USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — making it suitable for coastal settings; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 63
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — withstanding minimum temperatures of 30 to 40&deg;F.<br><br>In terms of maintenance
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — it thrives in the USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free, image 104
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — botanically known as Cordia sebestena; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to, image 93
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Regular watering promotes optimal growth
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — white flowers in the garden; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without overwhelming, image 82
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — is a valuable asset to any tropical or subtropical landscape design
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — This evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet; making it a reliable and, image 60
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — The Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena); this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up, image 85
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — it serves as an accent or shade tree and is salt-tolerant; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — It does not have significant pest or disease issues; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — which bloom throughout the year; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without, image 70
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — white flowers in the garden
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — and can withstand brief spells of drought once established; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 75
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — shrub with white blooms
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without overwhelming the space; making it suitable for coastal
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