Plant Database

VALENCIA ORANGE

CITRUS SINENSIS

Family:
Rutaceae
Irrigation:
Citrus need consistently, moist soil, but never standing water. Water established trees every other week in summer. Wet entire root zone to a depth of 3 to 4 feet. The key is to water when the top few inches of soil are dry but the rest of the root z
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Origin:
SE ASIA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Evergreen Tree
Propagation:
Grown from seed or cuttings
Climate/Zone:
Sunset zones 8,9,12-24; H1, H2
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun; bright light
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruits
Fruiting Season:
Summer, fruit stores on trees
Care Instructions:
DIED 2008. Nitrogen is main nutrient, apply 1 - 1/12 lb on established trees and divide total fertilizer into several feedings throughout the growing season. Prune in early spring, remove dead wood, increase air circ., suckers and water sprouts. The fo