Orange Trees
Orange trees are among the most popular citrus, known for their sweet, refreshing flavor and fragrant blossoms. Thriving in Florida’s climate, they produce abundant harvests that can be enjoyed fresh off the tree or juiced for a healthy drink. With their glossy green leaves and bright fruit, orange trees bring year-round beauty and productivity to the garden.
Ambersweet Orange
Low-acid, juicy orange with a sweet, refreshing flavor; great for fresh eating.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seedless tendency)
- Chill Hours: None
Blood Orange
Striking red flesh and berry-like notes; excellent for gourmet juices and desserts.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, cocktails, sorbets, marmalades with color
- Pollination: Self-fertile (color varies with cool nights)
- Chill Hours: None
Hamlin Orange
Early-season, sweet juice orange with light acidity and high productivity.
- Harvest Season (FL): October–December
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Juicing, fresh eating, breakfast halves
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Navel Orange
Seedless, easy-peel classic for fresh eating; bright flavor and aroma.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, salads, zest for baking
- Pollination: Self-fertile, typically seedless
- Chill Hours: None
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Richly flavored, sweet orange–tangelo hybrid; small fruit with intense taste for fresh eating.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–January
- Tree Size: Small to medium, 8–15 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, juice blends
- Pollination: Self-fertile (yields improve with nearby citrus)
- Chill Hours: None
Pineapple Orange
Florida favorite with tropical, sweet-tart flavor reminiscent of pineapple.
- Harvest Season (FL): December–February
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, marinades, marmalades
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Red Navel Orange
Blush-toned flesh, seedless and sweet with lower acidity; easy peeling.
- Harvest Season (FL): November–January
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh sections, salads, display platters
- Pollination: Self-fertile, typically seedless
- Chill Hours: None
Spring Navel Orange
Late-season navel that extends the orange harvest with juicy, sweet fruit.
- Harvest Season (FL): March–April
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, late-season desserts
- Pollination: Self-fertile
- Chill Hours: None
Temple Orange
Deeply flavored tangor with rich color; excellent fresh or for juice.
- Harvest Season (FL): February–March
- Tree Size: Medium, 12–18 ft
- Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, zest for baking
- Pollination: Self-fertile (seeds may increase near pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None
Valencia Orange
Top juicing orange; sweet, juicy, and holds late on the tree.
- Harvest Season (FL): March–June
- Tree Size: Medium to large, 12–20 ft
- Uses: Fresh juice, smoothies, popsicles
- Pollination: Self-fertile (can have more seeds near pollinizers)
- Chill Hours: None