Tiger Orange Tree | Patio 'Arcobal' Orange
The stripy orange!
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Mature Patio Tree in a 5L Pot
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Tiger Orange Tree
Patio 'Arcobal' Orange
- Some people call it the rainbow orange, but we think it's altogether more fierce than that, so, with that in mind, it's our privilege to introduce you to... The tiger orange!
- Take a Meyer lemon. Take a blood orange. Put 'em together. BAM. You get the tiger orange. Putting the ripe in stripey, this highly-sought-after variety is as delicious to eat as it is beautiful to look at.
- With dark blood-orange flesh, red-orange striped rind and some serious attitude, this citrus superstar boasts a flavour profile both sweet and tart; perfect for eating fresh, juicing and using as a sliced garnish (G&T, anyone?)
- Alongside the flavourful fruits, this patio orange tree also produces myriad, perfumed white blooms which pop brilliantly against the dark evergreen foliage which serves as a brilliant backdrop.
- Put your tree in a fully sunny position on the patio where it can bask in the rays, then, when the first frosts roll around, move it indoors to protect it from the cold. Come spring, after the last frost, you can move it back outdoors again!
- Fun fact: the fruit develops its red streaks more vividly later in the year, because the production of the anthocyanin pigments that cause red pigmentation is enhanced as temperatures drop.
- It's the rind of the tiger, it's the pith of the bite... 🎶
- This page includes selected AI-assisted imagery, checked by our growers, for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Tiger Orange Tree thrives in a pot, which is highly recommended in the UK. Keeping it in a container allows you to easily move the plant indoors or into a greenhouse or conservatory when temperatures drop below 5°C during the colder months. Plant it in a specialist citrus compost and ensure the pot provides excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging.
How big does it get?
It typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres, making it ideal for patio containers and conservatories.
How much sunlight does this need?
It thrives in full sun and needs at least 6 to 8 hours of bright light daily, meaning you should move it outdoors in summer and keep it in a bright, cool room (above 5°C) in winter.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
This citrus tree requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil, so you should use a specialist citrus compost or a mix of loam-based compost and bark.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water freely in summer but allow the top 2cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Use rainwater if possible. Reduce watering in winter.
Will this plant need pruning?
Minimal pruning required. Thin out crowded branches in spring to allow light into the centre and maintain a tidy shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Arcobal' tiger orange is a tender patio tree (H1C) that will not survive freezing conditions. It should be placed in a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors during the summer and moved indoors to a frost-free location before the first autumn frosts arrive.
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