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Seville Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus x aurantium 'Sevillano'
Also Known As
- Citrus aurantiacus 'Seville Orange'
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 15'-30'
- W: 12'-25'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Seville Orange plant details
Seville Orange is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Seville Orange
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: rutaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, edible, fragrant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Seville Orange
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Seville Orange plant
How to Grow Seville Orange
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Fruit
- orange
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Citrus for your garden
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Citrus x jambhiri 'Improved Meyer'
aka Citrus 'Meyer Improved', Citrus x meyeri 'Improved Meyer'
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 5'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Citrus x limon 'Eureka Variegated'
aka Citrus 'Variegata'
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Citrus medica 'Fingered'
aka Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, Citrus x medica 'Buddha's Hand', Fingered Citron
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Poncirus trifoliata, Hardy Orange, Japanese Bitter Orange, Trifoliate Orange
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-29'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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