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Planting Orange Trees

The process of planting orange trees is very similar to the process you would follow for planting and growing other citrus trees.

The sweet orange tree (not occurring in the wild) is an evergreen tree and the most common grown fruit tree in the world, making it a staple of nurseries and property owners. It is believed to be a hybrid of the pomelo and mandarin, originating in parts of Southeast Asia.

It is an excellent source of vitamin C and consumed either whole (typically without the peel as it is sour) or as juice.

Although orange trees can be grown from seeds through strict germinating techniques (usually soaking the seeds in a moist towel, then planted and kept moist through constant watering) most people tend to purchase their orange trees from nurseries.

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Orange trees typically grow anywhere from 29 to 33 feet high, but vary depending on the variety (there are an estimated 600 different varieties).

When planting orange trees, be sure to pick an optimal spot with maximum sunlight as orange trees thrive in the sun (the "sunshine state," Florida, is not one of the top three producers of oranges in the world for nothing you know). Be sure to remove any debris, weeds etc. from the plant site.

If the roots are not already moist, place the orange tree in a large bucket or pot and allow them to soak anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes or until thoroughly saturated.

Next, dig the hole. The area and depth of the hole should be as large as the pot or burlap sack it came in. Hold the tree upright over the plant site allowing you to gain a visual of the area needed to be dug with the roots spread out over the entire area.

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When planting orange trees, you want to fill the hole about half way, tamper the soil firmly and then fill the hole the rest of the way with the bud union above the soil level. Be sure to construct a basin to hold excess water completely around the tree.

Where overwatering most citrus fruit-bearing trees can kill them, orange trees require an abundant water source. Keep the soil wet, watering every day for the first couple of weeks, gradually decreasing to every 7 to 10 days over the next couple of months or until the basin has disappeared completely.

Fertilizing your tree is only needed once your tree begins to grow. The proper dosage and application technique should be sought from a trained professional at your local nursery.

Orange trees are sensitive to colder climates (below 60 degrees) and are sensitive to frost. Orange trees do best in tropical and sub-tropical climates. When planting orange trees, try to ensure the average temperature stays between 60 and 85 degrees for optimal health and growth.

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To prevent frost damage to your orange tree, some common industry techniques used are spraying the tree with water to insulate it (believe it or not) and the burning of fuel oil in smudge pots.

Pruning is only necessary to remove dead or damaged limbs, branches, etc. for the first few years. Allow the tree to grow by removing any premature fruit until the third year when harvesting is best.

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