Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name: Valencia Orange Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunk tree, with ascending-spreading branches forming a dense oval to rounded canopy with the lower branches reaching the ground. Height 20-30' Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; needs heat Soil well-draining loam preferred Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 18-24); not as hardy as naval Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic to oval or ovate; 2-4" long, dark green above, paler beneath; petioles somewhat winged Flowers white, bisexual, solitary or in small axillary clusters; 5-petaled, fragrant, 3/4" diameter, spring or early summer Fruit large, oval-round hesperidium: 3-5" long Propagation: budding or graftingonto seedlings Usage: most often used as a fruit tree; sometimes as an accent tree for its dense globe shape, fragrant flowers & ornamental fruit Landscape Care: Watering a regular, deep soak; avoid constantly water-saturated soils; established trees can survive some drought Fertilizing 3 times annually (spring, early summer, fall) Pruning very little needed on older trees Pests/Diseases aphids, spider mite, scale, mealy bug; snails, slugs Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Rutaceae Notes: |
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