Ambersweet Orange - Free Shipping Included

Ambersweet Orange (Citrus sinensis ×)

Does Not Ship To Florida

The Ambersweet Orange offers the best of both worlds—easy peeling like a mandarin and the rich flavor of a true sweet orange. This hybrid variety produces medium-sized, juicy fruit that is low in acidity and mildly sweet, perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or snacking. With good cold tolerance and a compact growth habit, Ambersweet is a great choice for home gardens and patio containers.

Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 9–11
(Tolerates light frost; protect or overwinter in pots in colder climates)

Harvest Time: October through December (early-season orange)

Key Features:

• Mild, sweet flavor with excellent juicing quality

• Peelable like a mandarin, but with the taste of a sweet orange

• Self-pollinating—no second tree needed

• Grows 10–15 ft in-ground, smaller in containers

• Requires full sun and well-drained soil

• Ideal for fresh eating, juicing, and school lunches

Ambersweet is an early-season citrus favorite, especially suited for gardeners who want easy-to-grow, high-quality fruit with broad appeal and versatility.

Shipping Height: 18-24 inches (not including pot)

Shipping Pot Size: Citrus pot (4 inches square x 13 inches deep)

Rootstock: 

• Regular: Grafted - Standard Rootstock

Pollination: Self-pollinating

Years to Bear Fruit: 1-2

Harvest: October-December

Seeds: Few

Mature Tree Size:

• Regular: 12-14 feet
  

Light: Bright sun

Water: Medium 

Zone: 9-11 outdoors, Indoors everywhere

Shipping: This tree ships from our partner nursery in Georgia. Our owner Billy Murphy personally visited the nursery to approve and select these citrus trees to give you more variety. This tree will ship within the continental United States excluding FL, AZ, AL, CA, HI, LA, or TX (due to agricultural restrictions). Do you live in Florida? CLICK HERE for our trees that ship within Florida.