The tree is a hybrid which doesn't grow as large, but produces sweet, full-sized oranges. I bought it about 6 years ago, and I think it was maybe 3 years old.
initially I had it indoors in a pot. Soon it was obvious it responded better to direct sunlight and fresh air, and I moved it to the lanai. About 3 years ago it was big and stable enough to plant in the ground.
But it produced oranges even when it was in the pot (Just between 3 and 8 oranges each year). I do fertilize it twice a year with Miracle Gro citrus fertilizer stakes.
I cover it with cheesecloth type material and wrap the tree trunk if a freeze is expected (32 degrees or under overnight). If there is prolonged freezing weather expected, it is better to harvest the oranges because they can become mealy-textured after too much exposure to freezing temps.
The orange blossoms for the next year's harvest appear in March, and they smell sweet and wonderful!
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