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CITRUS Orange
Vigorous upright grower with large well coloured fruit in profusion
Further Reading....
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EvergreenGlossy, dark green leaves
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White -
Height1.8m (6ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Tall Shrub
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Full sun
CITRUS Orange
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Additional Features
Good to knowBest in containers which can be moved outside for the summer and kept in a well-lit position indoors throughout the winter
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugs
Place of originChina -
Flower ShapeCup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped to 1cm (½in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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 sunPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersStrongly scentedScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soil
Citrus Trees - Care Guide
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1.8m (6ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
Citrus Feed
A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter.
Considerably cheaper than on Amazon!
2 options from £5.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
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