- Orange tree
Botanical name: citrus reticulata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 20 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired size and shape in the early spring
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: edible garden
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: produces edible fruit for harvest
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 8-8-8 once in the early spring and once again in the early fall
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: lavender, rosemary, marigolds
Toxicity level: non-toxic
Invasive species: no
