Shiranui sumo oranges
Citrus reticulata 'Shiranui'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Shiranui' sumo oranges (Citrus reticulata 'Shiranui') is a fruit for borders, containers, and food gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The evergreen leaves and fragrant flowers attract bees.
Pairs well with Guava, Cavendish banana, and Purple Ruffles basil.