Otaheite Tahitian Orange is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Otaheite Tahitian Orange
USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Tahitian Orange bears fruit that often holds on the branches for years. This dwarf variety fruits and flowers easily even when young. We consider this citrus to be the best of the indoor oranges with fruit a deep orange color. It is actually thought to be a sweet lime and not an orange.