Sweet Orange. An attractive plant with glossy foliage and small scented flowers followed lovely sweet oranges. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers April to June. Fruits December to February. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Citrus sinensis ‘Washington’
An attractive plant with glossy foliage and small scented flowers followed lovely sweet oranges
Additional information
| Generic | Citrus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | 'Washington' |
| Common Name | Sweet Orange |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | orange |
| Fruits When | December, February |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water with tepid water, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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