Introducing the Hamlin Orange tree - a delightful and juicy orange variety that is perfect for snacking and juicing. Early Ripening Season: The Hamlin Orange tree bears fruit early in the citrus season, making it available for enjoyment from October to March in some areas. This ...Introducing the Hamlin Orange tree - a delightful and juicy orange variety that is perfect for snacking and juicing.
Early Ripening Season: The Hamlin Orange tree bears fruit early in the citrus season, making it available for enjoyment from October to March in some areas. This means you can enjoy fresh Hamlin oranges earlier than other varieties. Most Widely Grown Sweet Orange in Florida: The Hamlin Orange tree is the most commonly grown early harvest sweet orange in Florida, accounting for about 50% of the state's orange crop.
The popularity of the Hamlin Orange is due to its high-quality fruit, which is tasty and easy to grow. Heavy Crop with High Yields and Cold Resistance: The Hamlin Orange tree is known for its heavy crop production, producing high yields of delicious fruit. Additionally, this tree is cold-resistant, making it the strongest sweet orange tree when it comes to tolerating cold weather.
Unique Fruit Characteristics: The Hamlin oranges are round with smooth skin, low in acid, and have very few seeds. Although they may not be the most visually appealing addition to a fruit bowl, their sweet juice more than makes up for it. Ideal Growing Conditions: The Hamlin Orange tree grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 and can be grown in a pot for those living in colder regions.
Mature full-sized Hamlin orange trees can grow to be between 20-25 ft. tall, while dwarf varieties only grow to 8-10 ft. tall.