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1-2 ft./yr Growth
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Hamlin Orange Tree Information
About The Hamlin Orange Tree
The Hamlin is Florida's classic early-season juice orange — the variety that built the state's juice industry — and it's prized for one reason above all: glassfuls of smooth, sweet, low-acid juice with almost no seeds to spit out. The fruit is medium-sized with a thin, slightly pebbled skin that's easy to peel, and the flesh is pale gold, tender, and dripping with juice. Because it ripens from late fall into early winter, weeks ahead of most sweet oranges, a Hamlin gives you fresh-squeezed orange juice while other trees are still hard and green.
Why You'll Love It:
- Early to ripen. Fruit colors up and sweetens from October into December — one of the first sweet oranges of the season, so you're harvesting while the holidays are still ahead.
- Nearly seedless, exceptionally juicy. Most fruit carries few or no seeds and a high juice content, making it the gold standard for fresh-squeezed juice rather than fussy hand-eating.
- Sweet and mild, not sharp. Lower acidity than many oranges gives the juice a soft, mellow sweetness that's easy on sensitive palates and kids alike.
- Heavy, dependable bearer. A mature Hamlin sets fruit in abundance year after year — one healthy tree keeps a household in juice through the season.
- Tougher in the cold than most sweet oranges. Hamlin is among the more cold-hardy sweet orange varieties, giving it an edge where winter brings the occasional chill.
Your plant may arrive in a grower Citra-pot. See our simple repotting guide & pot sizing tips here.
Hamlin Orange Tree Details
Mature Height:
8 ft.
Mature Width:
6-8 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
Fall to Winter
Botanical Name:
Citrus sinensis 'Hamlin'
Grows Well In Zones:
3-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Watering Requirements
Water newly planted trees weekly, providing 1-2 inches of water. Once established, reduce watering frequency but ensure deep watering when you do water, especially during fruit development and dry periods.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Tolerates some light shade, but excessive shading can lead to weak growth, fewer blossoms, and reduced fruit yield.
Humidity Requirements
Thrives best when humidity levels are around 50–60%, though they are resilient enough to handle levels as low as 40% without much fuss. The easiest way to keep your tree comfortable indoors is with a humidifier, which creates a consistent 'microclimate' of moist air that helps your plant thrive year-round.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
Is the Hamlin orange tree self-fertile?
Yes, Hamlin orange trees are self-fertile (self-pollinating). You only need a single tree to produce a full crop of fruit, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, backyards, or container gardening.
How do Hamlin oranges compare to Valencia and Navel oranges?
Hamlin oranges excel as an early-season juicing variety (harvested fall to early winter) that yields more juice than Valencias without the deeper color, and stays sweet over time unlike Navel juice, which turns bitter due to limonin.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Hamlin Orange Tree
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
Additional Resources
- Video: Workshop Tutorial 1
- Video: Workshop Tutorial 2
- Video: Workshop Tutorial 3
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