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).
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About
Originating in Asia, the sweet orange tree is one of the most cultivated fruit trees in the world. It requires fertile, well-drained soil and protection against severe frosts. It offers 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: A fruit rich in vitamin C, consumed fresh or as juice, and the flowers are used in soothing infusions.
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Related plants
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