Valencia is a late-season orange that stays on the tree for months, sweetening further into early summer. It built Florida's citrus industry. The catch: it ripens in late winter to spring, so an unexpected freeze can destroy the crop before harvest -- and like all Florida citrus today, managing Citrus Greening (HLB) requires vigilant micronutrient feeding. Rewarding in the right hands.
Exceptionally juicy and sweet with a lively citrus brightness. Thin skin and abundant juice make it the gold standard for fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Orange
The juicing orange, ripening just as summer begins
Harvest Season
March, April, May, June
Mature Height
12–18 ft
Sun
Full sun
Care Level
Challenging
Cold Hardiness for Central Florida
Hardy to about 26-28F once established, but the real risk is that the fruit hangs on the tree through winter and can be destroyed by a freeze before it ripens in spring. Young trees should be covered if frost is forecast.
5G
In stock
$55
10G
Out of stock
$85
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Timeline is an estimate from a 3-gallon container. Larger sizes start further along. Data unverified - owner review pending.
