Citrus x sinensis ‘Valencia’

This fruit tree produces bright-orange fruit with thin skin. The flesh of the fruit is firm, rich in flavor, and contains only a few seeds. The fruit typically ripens from mid-spring to early autumn, while Citrus x sinensis ‘Valencia’ produces scented white flowers throughout the summer months. Additionally, Citrus x sinensis ‘Valencia’ is self-fertile, which means that it can produce fruit without the need for additional trees for pollination, making it a convenient option for gardeners. Citrus x sinensis is evergreen, a hybrid between Citrus reticulata and Citrus maxima, and native to China, India, and Myanmar. Learn more about Citrus x sinensis. Citrus x sinensis ‘Valencia’ was named after the famed sweet oranges produced in València, Spain and was first hybridized by William Wolfskill (1798-1866) in the mid-1800s on his farm in Santa Ana, California, United States.