Citrus aurantium is also known as the bitter orange, or Seville orange, that belongs to the Citrus genus. This is a small evergreen tree that can reach 15 to 25 ft (about 5 to 7 m) tall, and which is native to China. It has spread to many subtropical and Mediterranean areas, and especially areas where winters are slightly too cold for other Citrus.
The bitter orange may withstand brief negative temperatures down to -10°C. This tree can thus be grown in USDA zones 9a and warmer, and may be tried in most sheltered areas in USDA zone 8b.
Bitter orange has deep green evergreen leaves. It generally has winged leaves, but some selections and varieties do not have that feature.
Bitter orange is famous for its sweetly fragrant white flowers.
Bitter orange or Seville oranges are rounded, sometimes slightly flattened fruits, with a rough orange skin. These fruits are generally not eaten fresh, but are rather transformed into marmelades, drinks, or are candied.
Citrus aurantium requiert l'exposition suivante : soleil This Citrus requires a slighly acidic and well-drained ground.
The bitter orange, like many other Citrus, is susceptible to various diseases like tristeza or exocortis, and various pests like the Mediterranean fruit flies.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 7.00 m
Width 4.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -10.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -8.0 °C
Exposure - full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - grafting, layering, seeds Unlike most other Citrus, Citrus aurantium is often propagated by seeds. However, grafting or air layering gives quicker results.A bitter orange contains up to 20 seeds. To propagate this Citrus by seeds, fresh seeds should be used.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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