Citrus, Sweet Orange 'Westin'

Citrussinensis

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2008 | neutral

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