Westin Sweet Orange (Citrus x Aurantium L.)
Regular price $49.95
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The Westin Sweet Orange is a Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree native to Brazil. A vigorously growing Citrus family member, Westin Sweet Orange makes for a highly productive mid-season variety.
Perfect for juicing, the medium-small fruit bears a glossy, yellow-orange rind encasing deep orange, virtually seedless flesh. Acidic-sweet, the flavor of the Westin Sweet Orange is considered a good quality and bears a similar color appeal to Hamlin.ย
Growing a dense canopy, the Westin Sweet Orange consists of countless deep green leaves which are fragrant when crushed, releasing a sweet citrus scent. Theyโre definitely a lovely and aromatic addition to any Florida orange grove!
Planting, cultural care, pruning, and harvesting are similar for all citrus plants, with a few slight variations. Generally, they are best planted inย filteredย sun with well-drained soil that can hold moisture and nutrients. Citrus trees a particularly high demand for nitrogen. If youโre fantasizing about long afternoons of picking fresh fruit from your personal citrus grove, keep this in mind: The key to growing citrus is setting it up for success from the start.
Plant Type:
Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Winter, Spring, Year-round
Main citrus fruit production will take place in late winter through spring, but may produce throughout the year
Mature Size:
7-30 ft
Mature size varies by citrus tree type. Overall, citrus varieties can be grown in containers and maintained at smaller sizes.
Soil & Moisture:
Well-drained, high fertility and good moisture-holding capacity; High nitrogen demands. Regular watering throughout the first year and throughout flowering and fruiting season.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Overall, citrus prefers slightly shady areas and has better fruit production in part shade lighting conditions.
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Mediumย
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Although their fruitย provides a distinctly tropical twist to any drink or dish, Citrus trees trees are actually very cold hardy fruit trees, taking temperatures down to the low 20's!
Propagation:
Grafted and capable of producing fruit within 1 year.
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