Citrus, Valencia Orange 'Valencia'

Citrussinensis

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering
By air layering
By tip layering
By serpentine layering
By stooling or mound layering
Plant is viviparous
From spores
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Chowchilla, California

Cypress, California

Elk Grove, California

Oak View, California

San Jose, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Clearwater, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Natchez, Mississippi

North Charleston, South Carolina

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neutral
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