{"product_id":"citrus-sinensis-valencia-valencia-orange","title":"Citrus sinensis 'Valencia' – Valencia Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Valencia' is the classic late season juicing orange, an evergreen tree with a dense rounded head of glossy leaves. The fruit is thin skinned and full of juice, with a deep colour and a flavour that carries acid as well as sugar. Blossom is white and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres a year, wanting full sun and a fertile free draining soil. Young trees need frost protection through their first two winters. Established trees take light to moderate frost without lasting damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tree to plant if you juice. Fruit ripens late spring into summer and hangs on the tree for months afterwards, so you pick as you need rather than dealing with a glut. It suits home orchards, rural blocks, avenue rows and large containers on a sunny terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Valencia Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat makes Valencia different from a navel orange?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eValencia ripens late, from late spring into summer, where navels are a winter orange. The fruit is thinner skinned, juicier and slightly more acidic, which is why it dominates the juicing trade. It carries a few seeds, and the juice keeps its flavour longer after squeezing than navel juice does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does a Valencia orange tree grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches 4 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide left unpruned, larger than most navel oranges. Annual growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres. Pruning after harvest holds it to a comfortable picking height, and trees in large containers stay well under those figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Valencia fruit ripen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFrom late spring into summer, several months later than winter oranges, which is what gives it its place in the garden. Flowers open in spring and the fruit takes close to a full year to mature, so a tree often carries two crops at different stages at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow long will the fruit hold on the tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eValencia holds exceptionally well, often for several months after it first reaches eating quality, so you can pick over a long window instead of harvesting everything at once. Fruit left through warm weather can regreen slightly in the rind while staying sweet inside, which is harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat position and soil does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun, all day if possible, in a spot sheltered from strong wind. Soil should be a free draining loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, improved with compost before planting. Avoid heavy clay and anywhere water sits on the surface after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should Valencia orange trees be planted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAllow 4 metres between trees for a feature planting so each canopy develops fully, or 3 to 4 metres for a uniform avenue or orchard row. Closer spacing works if you commit to annual pruning, but crowded citrus fruit less well and hold more humidity inside the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for a Valencia orange tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply through flowering and fruit development, then reduce in winter. Mulch the root zone and keep mulch clear of the trunk. Feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Prune lightly after harvest and remove any growth from below the graft union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"200L","offer_id":46921336946887,"sku":"CITSIN200L-VAL","price":6780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L - Batch A","offer_id":46921336979655,"sku":"CITSIN300L-VAL-BATCHA","price":9200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L - Batch B","offer_id":46921337012423,"sku":"CITSIN300L-VAL-BATCHB","price":9200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/citrus-sinensis-valencia-valencia-orange","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}