Edibles – 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