Orange

Varieties Offered
Louisiana/Hamlin Sweet, Moro Blood, Washington Navel


Louisiana/Hamlin Sweet
This tree is considered to be medium to large in size, and usually produces a heavy annual crop. The sweet orange is also known to tolerate the cold. The fruit size is small to medium, usually seedless, and is also known to ripen early. The peel is very tender and is very juicy with low acidity.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11


Moro Blood 
Tree appears to be medium in size with a round top. This blood orange tends to bear heavily but usually in alternate years. Fruit is normally borne in clusters in a very attractive setting appearing outside of the canopy. Fruit is medium in size, ripening very early with a distinct aroma. The flesh of the fruit is a violet to burgundy; rind orange with a pink blush, and is known to hold well on the tree.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11


Washington Navel
Considered to be the original and still the best navel variety. Tree size is medium to large in size with a round top and has a drooping habit. The fruit is large, flavorful, considered seedless, and appears to hold well on the tree. The fruit is also known to section and peel easily.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11


Resources
LSU AgCenter- Citrus Page