# 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! - **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Warm, sunny areas. - **Also known as:** Bitter Orange, Sweet Orange ![Orange Tree](https://media.snappit.app/site-media-v1/67b7e0a909e1f3ddd4a69c13abc2b51cde47d945a0816d126e96b39f53b33dc7/image-560x560/w-560.webp) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Cnidaria - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Sapindales - **Family:** Rutaceae - **Genus:** Citrus ## 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 - **Evergreen Power:** Orange Tree has glossy leaves that stay green year-round, helping it make food constantly. - **Fragrant Beacon:** Orange Tree produces highly fragrant white flowers to attract important pollinators from far away. - **Citrus Shield:** Orange Tree's fruit has a thick, leathery peel that protects the juicy pulp inside from damage. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 3-9 m - **Spread:** 3-6 m - **Edible:** Yes - **Size:** 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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — cultivates its sweet, juicy fruit ## Traits - [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Fruit Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-bearing): Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds. - [Fruit Tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-tree): A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals. - [Edible](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/edible): Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Temperate Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/temperate-rainforest): This habitat trait identifies species found in temperate rainforests, characterized by significant rainfall, mild temperatures, and dense evergreen or deciduous forests in coastal regions. ## Collections - [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Orange Tree? Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Orange Tree? 3-9 m ### How wide does Orange Tree spread? 3-6 m ### Is Orange Tree edible? Yes ### How big is Orange Tree? 15-30 cm ### How long does Orange Tree live? 50-100 years ### Where is Orange Tree usually found? Warm, sunny areas. ### What kind of fruit does Orange Tree produce? Hesperidium ## Where to spot - [Muskauer Park (Bad Muskau)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/muskauer-park-bad-muskau) — Sachsen, DE · Park - [Barockgarten Großsedlitz (Heidenau)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/grosssedlitz-baroque-garden-heidenau) — Sachsen, DE · Park - [Schloss & Park Pillnitz (Dresden)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/schloss-park-pillnitz-dresden) — Sachsen, DE · Park - [Schaugarten am Tiefwarensee](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/de-0397-schaugarten-am-tiefwarensee-waren-muritz) — Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, DE · Park - [Barockgarten Neuzelle](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/barockgarten-neuzelle) — Brandenburg, DE · Park [View all places to see Orange Tree](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/orange-tree) ## More Trees - [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) - [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*) - [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*) - [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) --- Source: [Orange Tree: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/orange-tree)