Orange Trees (forum)

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Hi everyone, I would like your oppinions on which are the best variety of orange that I can plant in my backyard, I live in South Australia.

I would like an orange with thick skins, easy peeling and sweet tasting for eating. I would also like an orange tree that doesn't grow overly big.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Time: 8th April 2008 11:01am

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aNON says...
Thick skins is a defect, commercially, so steer clear of new varities as they are bred to be thin skinned.

Time: 8th April 2008 12:22pm

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Sophie says...
Thanks aNON so what variety would you suggest to buy?

Time: 8th April 2008 3:59pm

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Anonymous says...
I like the cara cara.

Its blood red and like the favourite orange of all time the washington navel.

Time: 8th April 2008 6:21pm

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Sophie says...
Thankyou, I think I will plant a Washington Navel

Time: 10th April 2008 9:43pm

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Leona says...
Good choice...if you dont want a large tree, you can get dwarf Washington navels, on Flying Dragon rootstock (also very cold tolerant), although they are quite pricey. I have one and it has fruit on it, even though its been neglected quite a bit lol.

Time: 11th April 2008 11:22pm

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Sophie says...
Thanks Leona, I bought my washington navel today. I saw the dwarf ones but like you said they are very pricey so I decided on the normal one and ill just keep it to the size I want it.

Time: 12th April 2008 4:00pm

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Sophie says...
I was just wondering now that I have planted my orange tree and that it is getting cooler quickly do they need to be protected from frosts? If so what would be the best thing. Thanks for any info!!!

Time: 14th April 2008 1:00am

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Laura Mckay says...
Spray it with a product called ENVY, it is the best of the frost sprays, also cover the tree with an old sheet or similar if it looks like frost. It will need help for the first few winters.

Time: 16th April 2008 10:30pm

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