Orange at Wairere Nursery

Orange

If you have space in the garden, then an Orange tree is an essential. They do very well in pots too, as long as the container is large and the citrus is grown on dwarfing rootstocks. Apart from the delicious and generous fruit that it will provide, the fragrance of the blossoms is intoxicating! Oranges like very well-drained, friable, slightly acid, loam soil. They need full sun, regular watering and protection from wind, especially during the summer months. They also require regular feeding, including large amounts of nitrogen and potassium for good fruiting. Prune only to remove dead, diseased wood. They will tolerate only light frosts.

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There is a whole world of interesting facts – such as that the orange is actually a type of Berry - relating to the Common Orange that are fascinating. For example, did you know that:

Orange juice is one of the commodities traded on the New York Board of Trade.

Sweet orange oil, a by-product of the juice industry is produced by pressing the peel. It is used as a flavoring in food and drink and for its fragrance in perfume and aromatherapy.

It is an efficient cleaning agent which is promoted as being environmentally friendly. Its smell is considered more pleasant by some than those of other cleaning agents.

The orange blossom is traditionally associated with good fortune, and was popular in bridal bouquets and head wreaths for weddings for some time.

The petals of orange blossom can also be made into a delicately citrus-scented version of rosewater.

In Spain, fallen blossoms are dried and then used to make tea.

Orange blossom honey is produced by putting beehives in the citrus groves during bloom, which also pollinates seeded citrus varieties. Orange blossom honey is highly prized, and tastes much like orange.

All parts of the orange are used to make marmalade: the pith and pips are separated, and typically placed in a muslin bag where they are boiled in the juice (and sliced peel) to extract their pectin, aiding the setting process.

Orange peel is used by gardeners as a slug repellent.

Wow! All that from one fruit. Every garden should grow one.

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Buddhas Hand

Citrus. Talk about unusual! Intriguing form of orange that has hand shaped fruit with long fingers. As there is no pulp it is the lemon flavoured zest that makes the fruit desirable in culinary circles. Often used to flavour lemon liqueurs and specialty vodkas so there's a new hobby for you! Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m

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Orange Bergamot

Citrus. Bergamot orange is a very fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green colour, similar to a lime, depending on ripeness. Plant in the sun in fertile well drained soil for best results. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: cm x cm

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Orange Best Seedless

Citrus. A good quality NZ orange with sweet and juicy, seedless fruit. Ripens from September onwards. Chock full of Vitamin C. Oranges are happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m

Orange Best Seedless

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?

Container: pb12 ?

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Orange Blood (Sanguinelli)

Citrus. The Spanish Blood Orange is a thornless, highly productive, evergreen tree. The fruit have smooth, shiny rind and sweet, juicy flesh. The flesh is flecked with red hence the common name. Ripens around August. Plant in the sun in fertile well drained soil.

The 'red' colour of the flesh will be more intense in warmer climates.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m

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Orange Blood Moro

Citrus. Moro, from Sicily, is the most colourful of the blood oranges. Medium sized fruit, deep red flesh and rind with a bright red blush. Flavour is stronger and aroma is more intense than usual. Earliest ripening of the blood oranges but the longest to reach fruiting maturity. Seeds range from a few to none. Plant in the sun in fertile well drained soil. Evergreen

Colour: White / Cream
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m

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Orange Carters Navel

Citrus. This navel orange has an excellent flavour and sweet juicy flesh with a fine texture, seedless orange Easy peel. Ripens from July to September. Good vigorous upright habit. Oranges are happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m

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Orange Cipo Std Weeping

Citrus. Here's something a little different - a naturally weeping and cascading Orange Tree that is perfect for container or court-yard gardening. The large fruit are sweet and juicy with few seeds and ripen from July to November. Highly ornamental and deliciously edible. Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: Std

Orange Cipo Std Weeping

Current Stock Height: STD 110/HGT 130 cm ?

Container: pb12 ?

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Orange Fukumoto

Citrus. 'Fukumoto' is an attractive Navel orange with large round fruit with quite a strong reddish tinge to the rind. Sweet tasting and delicious it ripens in late winter. Quite a compact grower. Plant in the sun in well drained fertile soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 2m

Orange Fukumoto

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?

Container: pb12 ?

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Orange Harwood Late

Citrus. A very good orange developed in NZ from a 'Valencia' seedling. The fruit is sweet and juicy with few seeds, produced in large quantities and holds well on the tree. The fruit ripens from summer through to autumn. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m

Orange Harwood Late

Current Stock Height: 55/65 cm ?

Container: pb12 ?

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Orange Navelate

Citrus. Considered by some as one of the best oranges in the world due to it's smooth texture, high juice content and low acidity. Fruit is slightly oblong, with excellent flavour and fine textured rind. Harvest July to September. Lasts well on the bush. Plant in well drained soil in a full sun position. Evergreen

Colour: Whte / Cream
Habit: Rounded crown bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 3.5m

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