The sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) is a citrus fruit and tree with the following characteristics:
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AppearanceThe tree is evergreen and can grow up to 30 feet tall. It has glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers with five petals. The fruit is a hesperidium, which is a modified berry.
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FlavorThe fruit has a sweet and tart flavor.
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OriginThe sweet orange is believed to be native to tropical and subtropical Asia. The name “sweet orange” likely refers to where it was originally grown.
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UsesThe fruit is eaten as a dessert or used to make juice, marmalade, and other products. The tree can also be used as an ornamental plant.
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CultivarsThere are several varieties of sweet orange, including common oranges, blood oranges, and navel oranges.
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Growing conditionsThe sweet orange tree prefers direct sunlight and a pH of 5–6. It’s frost tender, so in cooler climates it should be grown in a container that can be brought inside during the winter.
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PruningPruning should be done after the fruit has ripened. The center of the plant should remain open, and branches should be distributed evenly.
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