Re: Oranges in Oakland?
Linda, how cold are your winters?
Nan
>Jason D wrote:
>>
>> I have read that the Trovita orange is adapted to
>> cooler climates, but I've never tried it here in the
>> Bay Area. I think it's a type of Valencia.
>
>Dr. Moy from the San Antonio, TX Botanical Center developed hybrid
>oranges that withstand the winters here in TX. At the SABC's Sept. sale
>I bought one that was around six feet tall and had one baby orange on
>it. ($40) It was absolutely delicious and the most expensive fruit I
>have ever eaten. <G>
>
>Anyway, I planted my orange last Sept. just before we hit 110 degrees of
>course, and my little tree nearly burned to death. She recovered and
>after weeks/months on end of freezing weather starting in late Nov.,
>down to the low 20's, the tree is doing just fine and hasn't lost a
>single leaf.
>
>The fruits are not huge but more on the order of a large Tangerine.
>They also peel as easily as a Tangerine, another plus. The flavor is
>sweet and very orangey, not washed out like store bought oranges.
>
>I toured the SABC this past Tuesday and the Moy hybrid oranges there are
>doing fine, remnants of fruit being devoured by birds after the harvest.
>
>Dr. Moy also developed Papaya trees that are hardy here.
>
>I don't know if there is a source outside of the SABC to purchase these
>Moy hybrids but will find out today.
>
>Linda
>south of San Antonio, TX
>zone 9
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
