The Louisiana Sweet Orange Tree
This sweet orange tree was developed at the University of Louisiana. It’s a larger tree with very sweet tasting fruit which forms in clusters late summer and is ready to harvest during the winter months.
Basic Information
| Common Name | Louisiana Sweet Orange |
| Scientific Name | Citrus Sinesis ‘Louisiana Sweet’ |
| Location of Origin | Louisiana, United States |
| USDA Zones | 9-11 |
| Can be grown in containers? | Yes |
Fruit Characteristics
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Fruit Shape | Round |
| Fruit Flavor | Sweet |
| Rind Thickness | Average |
| Rind Texture | Smooth |
| Rind Color | Orange |
| Flesh Color | Orange |
| Easy to Peel? | Fairly Easy |
| Seeds | Some |
Tree Details
| Has Thorns? | Yes, fairly small |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Size | Large |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | Large |
| Mature Tree Height in Ground | 8′ – 12′ |
| Fruit Bearing Age | 3 – 4 years old |
| Alternate Bearer? | No |
| Heat to Sweeten Fruit? | Yes |
Growing Conditions
| Temperature | Hardy to 32 ºF |
| Self-fertile? | Yes |
| Sunlight Required | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season in Minnesota | Spring |
| Harvest Season in Minnesota | Winter |
| Average Spring/Summer Watering | Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot |
| Average Fall/Winter Watering | Once every 3 weeks |
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