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Bitter orange

Citrus aurantium

A citrus species bearing sour, bitter fruit used for marmalade, essential oils, and rootstock.

Family

Rutaceae

Temperature

25-30°C (absolute 12-42°C)

Rainfall

1200-1400mm (absolute 350-2000mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

6-7 (absolute 5.5-8.3)

Soil types

Well-drained loamy soils