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Explore more images of trees.Sweet orange trees are renowned for their extended blooming period and vibrant fruits, making them a top choice for year-round appeal. Their versatility as both a fruit-bearing and ornamental tree is an added bonus.
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Sweet Orange Tree Description: Most sweet oranges available in markets are grafted onto dwarfing rootstocks, ensuring they stay under 15 feet tall when fully grown. These trees or large shrubs have lush, glossy leaves. Their fragrant white flowers attract numerous pollinators. The fruit is present throughout much of the year, slowly ripening and gaining its signature orange hue as it nears maturity.
Growing Sweet Orange Tree: Oranges thrive in sunny locations and adapt to most soil types, though they don't do well in overly wet soils. It's essential to pick a variety suited to your local climate, as some oranges require significant heat to ripen, while others are more tolerant. Surprisingly, many varieties can withstand frost, although prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures is detrimental.
Uses of Sweet Orange Tree: Oranges are typically planted for both their aesthetic and practical benefits. Their blossoms attract birds, adding to their charm. Dwarf varieties, in particular, are ideal for container gardening.
Related Species of Sweet Orange Tree: Other citrus fruits, such as lime, lemon, and grapefruit, also serve as great landscape trees.
Varieties of Sweet Orange Tree: Valencia is the most famous juice orange and is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree. Washington, a navel orange, is perfect for eating fresh from the tree.
Scientific Name of Sweet Orange Tree: Citrus sinensis
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