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CITRUS Orange
Vigorous upright grower with large well coloured fruit in profusion
Large
£55.00 each
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Good to know
Best in containers which can be moved outside for the summer and kept in a well-lit position indoors throughout the winter -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugs -
Place of origin
China -
EvergreenGlossy, dark green leaves
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped to 1cm (½in) across
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost JI No.2 in full light shaded from hot sun
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
1.8m (6ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Tall Shrub
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Prune to shape -
Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Scented flowersStrongly scented
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.8m (6ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Citrus Trees - Care Guide
