The Louisiana Sweet Orange Tree
Buy 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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