Citrus, Orange
Citrussinensis 'Gardner'

Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species: sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Gardner

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

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