Bush Orange Live Plant

Common Names

Sweet Bush Orange, Chinese Sweet Orange

Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata

General Information

A bushy shrub-like tree, the tasty Bush Orange produces many little, lime-sized tasty oranges with thin peels. Oranges have a distinct flavour and may be easily removed to make orangeade or juice. Full sunlight is ideal for the plant, which may produce 2.5 to 3 kilograms of fruit biweekly at 4 years old.

Taste

Oranges are sweet and can be eaten directly or used to make orange tea, like lime tea.

Cultivation

Blooming and fruits take one to two years. Required Maintenance: Moderate.

Benefits

• Rich in vitamin C
• A versatile fruit for drinks and cooking
• Compact shrub with high production, perfect for household gardening
• An attractive plant that beautifies gardens