Dwarf Campbell Valencia Orange
Citrus sinensis 'Dwarf Campbell'
SKU
2481
Excellent juice orange with fruit ripening earlier than standard Valencia orange. Fruit can remain on the tree until late summer and remain sweet. Useful dwarf form for patio containers. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SIT-rus si-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Lore | This is the most widely cultivated commercial orange in California and the best for the home landscape. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 8 to 12 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Design Ideas | Dwarf trees like this one beg for smaller plants to accent their form without overwhelming them. Use this dwarf Citrus in a container or in an informal row planting. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Edible, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Edible |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 10
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