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treePerennialEdible
Orange
Citrus sinensis
Also known as: navel orange, orange tree, sweet orange
Evergreen citrus tree with fragrant white flowers and sweet juicy fruit. Needs warm climate or container culture with winter protection.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing120–240″
Row Spacing120–240″
Planting Depth—
Height120–360″
Spread120–240″
✓ Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
730–1095 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 9–11
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 9–11
Self-fertile. Protect from frost below 28°F. Grow in containers and overwinter indoors in cold zones. Feed regularly with citrus fertilizer.
Companion Plants
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