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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) — the Orange Geiger Tree is relatively low-maintenance
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — features bold orange blossoms and lush
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — the Orange Geiger Tree is relatively low-maintenance; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential, image 78
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — botanically known as Cordia sebestena; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — Gracefully sporting a dense; making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — its foliage consists of broad; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet, image 69
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — which bloom throughout the year; allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without overwhelming the space
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — This robust tree is salt-tolerant
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — its foliage consists of broad; this evergreen reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spreads up to 20 feet
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — peaking in the warm summer months; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 71
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — peaking in the warm summer months; making it suitable for coastal areas, image 99
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — making it a reliable and resilient choice for a fuss-free garden addition; this evergreen reaches up to, image 109
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 76
Orange Geiger Tree (Cordia Sebestena) — allowing it to comfortably fit into residential gardens without overwhelming the space; making it suitable, image 67
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