Description
Orange trees are widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates for their sweet fruit. The fruit of the orange tree can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel.
Citrus trees grown as ornamental container plants may take up to five years to produce fruit. Container-grown ornamental orange trees are usually the dwarf varieties which grow to a height of 4 to 10 feet. Limited root space has the effect of stunting tree growth even if it is a standard variety.
Citrus trees are damaged at frost temperature but can be grown in wintertime indooPlant Specifications
| Plant Height | 24 inch (61 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
| Common Name | Sweet orange |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 4 to 10 feet. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting and care
Care and maintenance of the tree to keep it pest free will bring the rewards of fruit which ripens in the winter. They need pruning each year to maintain attractive shape. Cut all deadwood and crossing branches. Prune ornamental citrus to open the crown foliage to let in light and air.
Orange Fruit care
| Sunlight | Provide direct sunlight for at least several hours daily. Move the plants outdoors for a few hours daily in the spring, increasing the time outdoors until the tree can stay outdoors for the summer. Bring the tree indoors in the fall. |
| Watering | Water the tree as needed to keep the soil moist but not wet. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering. |
| Soil | A mixture of 1 part each potting soil, organic compost and per-lite or vermiculite. |
| Temperature | Capable of withstanding temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but prefers warmer temperatures of at least 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Fertilizer | Fertilize your calamondin orange with a citrus formula or a slow-release formula specifically for acid loving plants during the growing season. Dilute the fertilizer to half the recommended strength during the winter months. |
Orange Fruit uses
Ornamental Use:
- There is no hurry to pick calamondins
- They re long-lasting, so you can enjoy them for months on the tree