Orange — Valencia

Citrus sinensis "Valencia"

Late-season juice orange — the global standard for orange juice. Holds on the tree for months, allowing extended harvest.

Hardiness ratings

Orange — Valencia hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Off-season fruit on a tree at the same time as new flowering — useful seasonal indicator
  • Best juice quality after a few cool nights even in subtropical climates

Pet caution: Orange — Valencia is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

Categories

Related plants

Cross-check Orange — Valencia against your zones

Reference

Orange — Valencia on Wikipedia