Orange – Mediterranean Sweet

Description

Orange – Mediterranean Sweet

Citrus sinensis 

HEIGHT: 4.0-10.0m

WIDTH: 2.0-4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FRUIT: Medium size, sweet and has a very high juice content. Few seeds. Thin skinned with pale orange flesh.

POLLINATION:

MATURITY: Mid winter

DESCRIPTION: Reliable cropper

TOLERANCES: Prefers a full sun position with good drainage. Moderate drought, frost, and wind tolerance

TREE CARE: Apply a citrus fertiliser annually and keep moist during dry periods. Benefits from mulching

PESTS AND DISEASES:

FORM: Rounded and upright

FLOWERS: White, fragrant flowers in summer.

FOLIAGE and BARK: Glossy green leathery foliage

GROWTH RATE: Moderate