Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Shrub
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
Roadsides
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
Common Name
cotoneaster
Orange, Valencia Orange
In Hindi
cotoneaster
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
In German
Zwergmispel
Valencia-orange
In French
cotonéaster
orange de Valence
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Naranja Valencia
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Valencia Orange
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Valencia Laranja
In Polish
irga
Valencia Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Cornus
Aliquam Valencia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange
Care of Cotoneaster and Valencia Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.