Wild Orange (Capparis mitchellii) fruit in hand

(1/2) Wild Orange (Capparis mitchellii) fruit in hand By John Tann [CC BY 2.0] (Photo Credits)

Capparis mitchellii Wild Orange Flowers forming fruit

(2/2) Capparis mitchellii Wild Orange Flowers forming fruit By John Tann [CC BY 2.0] (Photo Credits)

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Wild Orange

Capparis mitchellii
Wild oranges are a tasty bush tucker food. Indigenous Australians made frequent use of it long before European arrival. It is green when unripe. When it ripens, it becomes soft and has a fragrant smell. The inside is yellow or orange. It is still commonly... Read More
Other Names: native orange

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Specifications of Wild Orange

Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, Arid (Dry)Learn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Wild Orange Reviews & Tips

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Trish Frail
★★★★★ 2y ago

Brewarrina, New South Wales, Australia

Wild Orange

Thanks, I was doing some research and your page really explains the wild orange our mob the Ngemba people call it 'mukil'

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