Valencia Orange

Citrus × sinensis, Rutaceae

Zones

9a–11b

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Napa CabbageBrassica rapa var. pekinensis

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

White MulberryMorus alba

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sweet PotatoIpomoea batatas

Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent

Common SageSalvia officinalis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

American WisteriaWisteria frutescens

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Yellow Groove BambooPhyllostachys aureosulcata

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

GuavaPsidium guajava

Both tropical fruits compete for similar nutrients and guava may have allelopathic effects on citrus

Bamboo ShootBambusa vulgaris

Bamboo produces allelopathic compounds and has aggressive root systems that compete heavily with citrus

Chinese WisteriaWisteria sinensis

Chinese wisteria's aggressive growth can strangle and compete intensely with orange trees

AtemoyaAnnona × atemoya

Atemoya and citrus may compete for nutrients and have potential allelopathic interactions

Meyer LemonCitrus × limon

Different citrus species compete for nutrients and may exhibit allelopathic effects when planted too closely

Eureka LemonCitrus × limon

Different citrus species compete for nutrients and may exhibit allelopathic effects when planted too closely

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Valencia Orange grow in?

Valencia Orange grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Valencia Orange?

Good companions for Valencia Orange include Napa Cabbage, White Mulberry, Sweet Potato, Common Sage, American Wisteria.

Design guilds with Valencia Orange and see companion relationships visually.

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