If you live in Florida or California, you have many options for growing citrus trees. Orange trees are easy to take care of and have one of the sweetest, juiciest, and flavorful fruits around.

Orange trees can grow to 50 feet, so when you are looking for a place to plant it, you want to keep the height in mind. It should have a lot of open space with plenty of room to expand.

The soil for the orange tree needs to allow for the extensive root system as the large trees need a lot of support. The soil should be sandy and have good drainage.

The most popular orange tree is the Washington Navel. The Washington Navel came from Brazil in the early 1800s and then moved to Florida. It has one of the biggest oranges around. It is not as juicy as other oranges, but has a very tangy flavor. This tree is the most used orange tree by commercial growers.


Another popular orange tree is the Trovita. It was created in a California lab in the early 1900s when they were experimenting with new types of citruses. The tree began being marketed around 1940. The Trovita does not have a strong taste and does have a lot of seeds. But it is very hardy and is adaptable to hot humid climates. A lot of the popular oranges in Florida are the Trovita.

The Valencia is one of the most popular orange trees in the southern states and in South Africa. The Rhode Red Valencia was created around 1960 and is another very hardy orange tree. The oranges are juicier and less acidic that the standard Valencia oranges.

Orange trees are great plants to have in your yard. Once they are planted, they require little maintenance and you will have wonderful oranges for years to come.

Before you buy an orange tree, be sure to check with your local nursery and see if the type of tree you want will flourish in your area.