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Sour Orange
Citrus aurantium
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called Bitter orange, Seville orange
Honeybees are drawn to the abundant nectar from the fragrant white flowers of sour orange, which bloom primarily in spring and yield a light, desirable honey. Pollen is available but bees collect it less frequently due to its sticky nature. These thorny evergreen trees prefer subtropical conditions with full sun and well-drained soil, and may need frost protection or pruning to maintain shape.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |