Tropicals, Woody > Citrus > Citrus sinensis > Citrus sinensis 'Hamlin'
Citrus sinensis
'Hamlin'
Hamlin Sweet Orange
| Family |
| Rutaceae |
| Genus |
| Citrus |
| Species |
| sinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Hamlin' |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 -11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-10) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 50 |
| Height |
| 4 m |
| Spread |
| 3.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in full sun with slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, and water well once the fruit is set, or the fruit will fall off. Shelter from strong winds. |
| Shape |
| Rounded crown. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Xylella a bacterial disease is a serious threat to many horticultures crops due to its virulence and wide range of species it can infect. It can infect more than 560 species with wide ranging symptoms including leaf scorch, yellowing and scorching, wilt, branch and twig dieback and plant death. These symptoms can be identical to other symptoms such as drought and weather stress. Infected plants show symptoms within a few years after planting. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are leathery, glossy green and oblong to oval in shape. |
| Flower Description |
| Fragrant flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is small, smooth, and juicy. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Pinewood Estate, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Edible fruit. |
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