Citrus x aurantium (Bitter Orange)
Citrus x aurantium (Bitter Orange) with fragrant white flowers and small orange round citrus fruit.
Botanical name: Citrus x aurantium
Common names: Bitter Orange, Seville Orange, Sour Orange, Bigarade Orange
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Citrus
Plant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineCitrus x aurantium is a hybrid between Citrus maxima (Pomelo) and Citrus reticulata (Mandarin).
Citrus × aurantium var. myrtifolia is sometimes considered a separate species, Citrus myrtifolia, the myrtle-leaved orange.
Similar plants: Citrus x aurantium (Bitter Orange)
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- Citrus hystrix (Indonesian lime)
- Citrus junos (Yuzu)
- Citrus limetta (Sweet Lime)
- Citrus limon 'Pink' (Pink Lemonade Lemon)
- Citrus limon (Lemon)
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Citrus x aurantium (Bitter Orange) tree bearing multiple round orange fruit and dense green foliage
Citrus x aurantium (Bitter Orange) with round orange fruit nestled among small white scented flowers.
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