Lue Gim Gong Orange Tree (Valencia)
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Lue Gim Gong Orange trees are named after Lue Gim Gong, a prominent American citrus grower in the early 1900s. The Lue Gim Gong orange is medium-sized, with a thin, smooth, easy peel skin and few seeds. It produces delicious, sweet and juicy fruit, with some critics saying it is the nicest tasting orange. Lue Gim Gong fruit ripens from late spring, hold well on the tree and stores well.
Lue Gim Gong is a variety of Valencia orange tree that's well-suited for growing in New Zealand in the home garden and it's also a good choice for commercial growers. It is relatively hardy compared to other orange trees and can tolerate some frost. Fertilize your tree in spring and summer with a citrus fertilizer. Prune your tree lightly each year to remove any dead or diseased branches.
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Names |
Lue Gim Gong, Citrus sinensis 'Lue Gim Gong' |
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Origin |
Florida USA |
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Mature Size |
2mx 2m but can grow up to 3m. |
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Foliage |
Evergreen leaves. Upright in habit. |
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Soil |
Well-drained soil. Needs to be watered regularly, especially during dry periods. |
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Position |
Full sun to thrive. |
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Flavour |
Sweet and juicy fruit with a rich flavour. |
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Fruiting |
Around November and can be up to January. Depends on the climate. |
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Fruit Uses |
Great for eating raw, in salads, juiced or in baking. |
