Valencia oranges will satisfy your thirst for fresh orange juice. This variety is grown especially for its juicy fruits. Most trees produce two harvests. This tree works well as a container plant, so it can grow in areas far beyond the usual orange tree climate; just bring it inside when the cold weather comes.

Sun Exposure

• Full sun (six to eight hours) to partial shade

Soil pH

• 5.5 to 6.5

Hardiness Zones

• Outdoors: 8 to 11
• Patio: 4 to 11

Mature Size

• Height: 8 feet (pruned)
• Spread: 3 to 4 feet

Moisture

• 1 to 1 1/2 inches per week

Notes

• Moderate growth rate
• Harvest in the fall
• Can fruit the first year
• Suitable for container growing

Have you ever grown Valencia oranges? Please tell us about your experiences with the Valencia orange tree.