What type of climate do orange trees like?
• The minimum temperature they should be exposed to is about 7C. Be aware that it is likely that you require some form of conservatory heating in order to achieve this minimum temperature • If its left in your conservatory during the summer then make sure it doesn’t exceed about 30C. This is easily possible. • If you wish them to flower and produce some fruit then they require a temperature of more than about 13C. Below this they become dormant. Above 13C they will start to flower and produce fruit in about 4 weeks. • Orange trees like good sunny locations but try and avoid exposing them to the mid-day sun during the height of summer. • It is suggested that between September and May you keep the orange tree inside the conservatory. Between May and September you can put it outside in a sheltered, sunny location on your patio but just be aware of the temperature limitations if you wish it to bare fruit. Play it by ear on precise timings due to the weather. • Although citrus fruits like s
