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Citrus, Sweet Orange, Navel Orange 'Washington'

Citrussinensis

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Citrus sinensis by Bug_Girl
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Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
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Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Berkeley, California

Canoga Park, California(2 reports)

Hidden Meadows, California

Highgrove, California

Monrovia, California

Oak View, California

Paradise, California

San Jose, California

Natchez, Mississippi

Las Vegas, Nevada

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Vieques, Puerto Rico

North Charleston, South Carolina

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stressbaby
Fulton, MO | February 2006 | positive

Relatively easy as a container citrus plant. Somewhat drooping, even pendulous in habit.

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