Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Argentina, Chile
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
-
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Orange
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In German
Orange
boxberry
In French
Orange
boxberry
In Spanish
naranja
boxberry
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
boxberry
In Portuguese
laranja
boxberry
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
boxberry
In Latin
aurantiaco
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Orange and Boxberry
Season and care of Orange and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Orange and Boxberry Physical Information
Orange and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Boxberry are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orange and Boxberry
Care of Orange and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.