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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

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) — a visually striking ornamental
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — features bold orange blossoms and lush; making it suitable for coastal areas
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 89
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — It prefers full sun and adapts to various soil types
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — making it suitable for coastal settings; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 91
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Regular watering promotes optimal growth; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden, image 64
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Gracefully sporting a dense; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition, image 68
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — It does not have significant pest or disease issues; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a, image 108
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — This robust tree is salt-tolerant; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20, image 73
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition; this evergreen reaches up to, image 81
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — This robust tree is salt-tolerant; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20, image 101
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 57
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Each blossom measures approximately 2 inches across and contributes a stunning visual appeal; making it a, image 100
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — requiring little pruning to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth; making it suitable for coastal, image 79
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — withstanding minimum temperatures of 30 to 40&deg;F.<br><br>In terms of maintenance; this evergreen reaches, image 77
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — a visually striking ornamental; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without, image 86
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — withstanding minimum temperatures of 30 to 40&deg;F.<br><br>In terms of maintenance; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — shrub for full; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Each blossom measures approximately 2 inches across and contributes a stunning visual appeal; making it a reliable and
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — its foliage consists of broad
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — peaking in the warm summer months; making it suitable for coastal areas
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — it serves as an accent or shade tree and is salt-tolerant; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential, image 90
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 88
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