Bitter Orange Seeds - Fruit Plant

Bitter Orange is a hardy citrus tree known for its fragrant white blossoms, glossy evergreen foliage, and aromatic orange fruits with a sharp bitter flavor. The fruits are widely used in marmalades, flavoring, traditional medicine, and essential oil extraction. The tree is highly ornamental and also valued as a landscape plant due to its dense growth and fragrant flowers. It thrives in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil.

Features

• Fragrant white citrus blossoms
• Aromatic bitter orange fruits
• Evergreen ornamental foliage
• Useful for marmalade and flavoring
• Excellent landscape citrus tree
• Strong aromatic essential oil source
• Hardy citrus variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Citrus aurantium
• Common Name (US): Bitter Orange / Seville Orange
• Seed Type / Variety: Citrus Fruit Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen citrus tree
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-45 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 10-20 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 feet apart