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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

    This is the deliciously fragrant tree we get our marmalade from! It was first brought to Europe by the Arabs from its native So. Asia. It is also known for its essential oils; grows to 29' x 19' and is self-fertile. S/M-W/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    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

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    Improved Meyer Lemon

    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
    Photo of Improved Meyer Lemon close-up, flower by Waryklingon
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    Buddha's Hand Citron

    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
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    Citrus trifoliata

    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
    Photo of Citrus trifoliata by Patricia Cunningham
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    Citremon

    Scientific Name: Citrus limon x trifoliata

    aka Citrus 'Citremon', Hybrid Poncirus and Meyer Lemon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Citremon foliage by Forestfarm
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    Meyer Lemon

    Scientific Name: Citrus x jambhiri 'Meyer'

    aka Citrus 'Dwarf Meyer', Citrus 'Meyerii', Citrus limon, Citrus x meyeri, Dwarf Meyer Lemon, Meyer Lemon Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 5'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Meyer Lemon foliage, form, fruit by Logee's Plants for Home & Garden
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