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Citrus sinensis
Citrus · Rutaceae
Citrus × sinensis (sometimes written Citrus sinensis), the sweet orange, is a broadleaf evergreen hybrid between pomelo (Citrus maxima) and mandarin (Citrus reticulata). Hybrid sweet oranges are commonly cultivated fruits that include Valencia oranges, blood oranges and navel oranges.
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Classification
Genus
Citrus
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Citrus sinensis belongs to the Citrus genus within the Rutaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Washington Navel Orange'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Citrus sinensis.
