Citrus, Orange
Citrussinensis 'Republic of Texas'

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

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding

Seed Collecting