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Orange Tree

Citrus sinensis   A large shrub or bushy tree with ovular, glossy evergreen foliage and fragrant white blossoms followed by the sweet orange fruit you love! Oranges are hard to beat in the subtropical landscape or greenhouse.  Seedlings may not grow true to parent plant. Exciting, unique new types may develop. Item #  rsd -115 

Sowing instructions: Soak seed overnight. Nick the seeds outer coat for better germination rate. Sow seed at 61 ° F in standard good draining potting mix.

 

Plant Care: Grow in full light, water freely during growing season, sparingly in winter and feed once a month. Grow in a standard potting mix. Transplant when large enough to handle into pots. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but can survive on most soils.  Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting. Cannot tolerate outdoor temperatures below 55 degrees. Zone 9-11 for standard growing outdoors.  Minimum Temperature 37° F

The picture shown is a greenhouse grown specimen.       

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Item Name: Orange Tree
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Fun Facts:

  • Brazil and the US account for over two-thirds of the worlds production
  • Most orange production is limited to zone 9B in Florida, California, the Rio Grande valley in Texas, southern Arizona and extreme southern Louisiana.
  • Orange blossom is the Florida state flower.
  • The giant swallowtail butterfly caterpillar, relies solely on citrus plants for food. 

 

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