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Citrus aurantium

Sour Orange

Sour orange is useful as a fragrant evergreen tree, but is more often used as a hedge. Both the flowers and leaves produce an aromatic smell. Not typically used for eating due the sour taste of the fruit.

  • Self-pollinating
  • Harvest October through May
  • Height: 8-18 ft
  • Spread: 8-18 ft
  • Category: Trees