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Orange Tree

Dendrophyllia ramea

The Orange Tree is a special tree that grows sweet, juicy oranges! These trees are bright and cheerful, just like their fruit!

Habitat: Warm, sunny areas.

Appearance

The Orange Tree has glossy, dark green leaves that stay on all year, providing a vibrant backdrop for its fragrant white blossoms. Its most distinctive feature is the round, bright orange fruit that ripens and often hangs among the foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumCnidariaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilyRutaceaeGenusCitrus

Orange Tree

Interesting facts

One orange tree can produce hundreds of sweet, juicy oranges in a single year!

Orange trees often wear their beautiful white flowers and ripe fruit at the very same time!

Oranges aren't naturally orange; they need cool nights to turn their famous color!

The amazing smell of orange blossoms can actually make people feel happier and less stressed!

Special abilities

Orange Tree has glossy leaves that stay green year-round, helping it make food constantly.

Orange Tree produces highly fragrant white flowers to attract important pollinators from far away.

Orange Tree's fruit has a thick, leathery peel that protects the juicy pulp inside from damage.

Measurements & details

Height: 3-9 m
Canopy Spread: 3-6 m
Is Edible: Yes
Trunk Diameter: 15-30 cm
Lifespan: 50-100 years
Fruit Type: Hesperidium
Growth Rate: Medium
Leaf Type: Evergreen

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

essential for fruit production

eaten by

Giant Swallowtail butterfly

Papilio cresphontes

its caterpillars feed on leaves

parasitizes

California red scale

Aonidiella aurantii

tiny insects suck sap from leaves

eats

Human

Homo sapiens

cultivates its sweet, juicy fruit

Traits

Evergreen

These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Fruit Bearing

These amazing plants develop fruits, which often contain seeds and are sometimes delicious treats for us or wildlife. They're nature's way of spreading new life!

Fruit Tree

Discover trees that grow delicious fruits, providing a natural bounty of snacks for people and animals alike. Imagine picking an apple right from the branch!

Edible

Find plants that are safe and delicious to eat, offering tasty treats and nourishment from nature's pantry. Always check with an adult before tasting!

Longevous

Marvel at organisms that have an incredible capacity to live for a very, very long time, sometimes spanning centuries or even millennia. They are the elders of the natural world!