Wholesale citrus

Valencia orange

Citrus sinensis ‘Valencia’

Arizona’s premier late orange for deeply colored, high-sugar juice, ripening after the winter navel season.

EdibleJuice orangeLate harvestFew seeds

Landscape layersLower canopy

Mature sizeUsually 10–20 ft tall and wide; rootstock and pruning change final size

Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b

Special categoriesEDIBLE

Hardiness guidanceTypically USDA 9–11; frost tolerance varies by cultivar and microclimate

Winter chillNone

Typical harvestFebruary or March into late spring in the low desert

Right plant, right place

Will Valencia orange grow at your Arizona property?

Plant in fast-draining soil with the graft union above grade. Keep mulch away from the trunk and avoid lawn irrigation at the root crown.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Light

Full sun; young trunks and exposed scaffold limbs need sunburn protection

Water

Deep, regular irrigation with drying between cycles; expand the wetted zone as the canopy grows

Fruit set

Self-fruitful

Harvest

Excellent juice and good fresh eating

Planting & stewardship

1
Verify both the named cultivar and rootstock on the nursery tag before planting.
2
Whitewash newly exposed bark and protect cold-sensitive trees during hard freezes.
3
Feed in several light applications during the active season rather than one heavy dose.
4
Let fruit color and flavor—not a calendar date alone—confirm harvest readiness.

Seasonal availability

Offered through Permascaping’s seasonal wholesale citrus preorder; exact sizes, rootstocks, and inventory change each year.