Sweet orange

Citrus sinensis

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to Asia, the sweet orange tree is one of the most cultivated fruit trees in the world. It requires fertile, well-drained soils and protection against severe frosts. It provides an abundant harvest of fruit during autumn and winter.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Tree up to 6 m
Mature diameter: 4 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Harvest
February — Harvest
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Harvest — Planting
May — Planting
June
July
August
September
October
November — Harvest
December — Harvest

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Fruit rich in vitamin C, consumed fresh or as juice, and the flowers are used in soothing infusions.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.