Orange

 

Citrus sinensis

 

Rutaceae

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Form: Tree
Seasonality: Evergreen perennial
Size: 30 feet tall
Flowers:  White clusters, extremely fragrant (spring)
Fruit:
orange
Trunks: Single, subject to sunburn, do not remove branches that shade the trunk
Stems: Green, alternate single leaves, lance shaped to round varying by variety
Range/Origin: Tropical areas
Hardiness: Sunset 8, 9, 12 - 24, H1, H2  

Comments: Seasonal litter, thorns

 

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