The orange tree is an evergreen, spiny, small-to-medium tree with aromatic glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers, and sweet, segmented orange fruits, native to Southeast Asia.
Oranges support immunity, heart health, digestion, respiratory wellness, skin care, anxiety reduction, cancer prevention, and kidney-stone control due to their vitamins, flavonoids, antioxidants, and essential oils.
The fruit is widely eaten fresh, processed into juice, and used in cooking, baking, marmalades, and flavoring through zest and orange blossom water.
Oranges and orange blossoms symbolize prosperity, purity, and abundance and are commonly used in weddings, cultural traditions, and spiritual offerings.
Orange trees are propagated by grafting and grown in sunny, warm climates on well-drained soils, with fruits harvested only when fully ripe and protected from common citrus pests and diseases.
