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LaCasaVerde

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Louisiana Sweet Orange
« on: October 31, 2016, 04:53:29 PM »
Ive heard two different stories on this cultivar--

Those folks in Louisiana say it is hardier than a Hamlin orange, is covered in thorns and the fruit size is larger. Seedier but at the same time the fruit juice quality is superior to Hamlin. Many  Louisiana state agriculture sites list Hamlin and Louisiana Sweet separately.

Others say it is a Hamlin orange tree nothing more.


Im curious what the real deal is behind this orange tree. As sweet oranges go- Hamlin are supposedly the most cold hardy. Claims in Louisiana say Louisiana Sweet is much more cold hardy than Hamlin. If so Id like to source one...

Anyone know for sure or have info on this ?

« Last Edit: October 31, 2016, 05:20:27 PM by LaCasaVerde »

countryboy1981

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Re: Louisiana Sweet Orange
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2016, 09:04:01 PM »
I've heard they are the same but am no expert.  They are for sale here in AL right across the line but not much use to you there.

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Re: Louisiana Sweet Orange
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2016, 12:03:09 AM »
They are sold by various vendors on the Internet.  However, as you are in Florida, you might have difficulty finding an in state supplier. - Millet