Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
Silver Maple
In German
Lousiana Orange
Silver Maple
In French
Lousiana d'orange
érable argenté
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
arce plateado
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
plátano de prata
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
Silver Maple
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
Acer
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple
Care of Louisiana Orange and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
