Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America, Canada
Types
Citrus sinensis
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Orange, Valencia Orange
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज
HACKBERRY
In German
Valencia-orange
Hackberry
In French
orange de Valence
micocoulier
In Spanish
Naranja Valencia
almez
In Greek
Valencia Orange
hackberry
In Portuguese
Valencia Laranja
hackberry
In Polish
Valencia Pomarańczowy
hackberry
In Latin
Aliquam Valencia
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Valencia Orange and Hackberry
Season and care of Valencia Orange and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Valencia Orange and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valencia Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valencia Orange is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Valencia Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valencia Orange and Hackberry Physical Information
Valencia Orange and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Valencia Orange and Hackberry are as follows:
Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Valencia Orange and Hackberry
Care of Valencia Orange and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Valencia Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.