Citrus 'Orange': Navel
Citrus x sinensis, also known as the Navel Orange, is an evergreen tree in the Rutaceae family that grows up to 30 feet tall in tropical or sub-tropical climates. It is a hybrid resulting from a cross between a mandarin orange and a pomelo although when this was done is not fully known. However, its name means "from China" and likely refers to where it was originally grown and used. It has glossy green leaves and attractive orange edible fruits. It is not cold hardy so in cooler zones it can be grown in a container that can be overwintered indoors. If planted in the ground, it is frost tender and does best when planted in a place where it can receive early morning sunlight during the growing season so new, tender branches don't freeze. Sweet orange dislikes root disturbance so it should be placed in its permanent location outside when young. If growing them in pots, great care must be taken when moving them to larger containers.
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Available in 8", 12" STD, 17" STD
