Citrus Sinensis "Orange Valencia" 5Liter

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis ‘Valencia’
Common Names: Valencia Orange, Juice Orange

📌 Product Description

Citrus sinensis ‘Valencia’ is one of the most widely grown orange varieties, prized for its exceptional juiciness and sweet, well-balanced flavour. The fruit has a thin to medium peel and is rich in juice, making it ideal for fresh consumption and especially for juicing.

This variety is highly productive and known for its extended harvesting season, often holding well on the tree without losing quality. The evergreen tree features glossy foliage and fragrant white blossoms, adding both ornamental and edible value to the garden.

‘Valencia’ is a reliable and versatile citrus tree, perfect for home gardens and commercial orchards alike.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 2 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized evergreen citrus tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

Feeding: Apply a citrus-specific fertiliser during spring and summer

Maintenance:

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches
• Protect from frost, especially when young
• Monitor for pests such as aphids, scale, and citrus leaf miner

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Late winter to summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to warm, temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low (light frost tolerance)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Excellent juicing quality
• Sweet, well-balanced flavour
• Long harvesting window
• Holds well on the tree
• Reliable and high-yielding

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Juicing
✔ Commercial production
✔ Edible landscaping