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Orange Blossom
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Orange Blossom

Citrus sinensis

Honeybees flock to orange blossoms primarily for the abundant nectar, yielding a light, flavorful honey prized in beekeeping. Pollen is available but collected less frequently. Bloom peaks in spring in warm climates; the tree requires frost protection and full sun, limiting it to subtropical areas.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
BloomMarch–May
Zones9-11
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSoutheast Asia
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