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Otaheite Tahitian Orange

Scientific Name: Citrus x jambhiri 'Otaheite'

Also Known As

  • Citrus x limonia 'Otaheite'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-10'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Otaheite Tahitian Orange plant details

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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Otaheite Tahitian Orange

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
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.

Gardening facts about Otaheite Tahitian Orange plant

How to Grow Otaheite Tahitian Orange

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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