Collection: Sour Orange

Sour oranges aren't for eating out of hand — and that's exactly what makes them special. Also known as bitter orange, this old-world citrus variety has been prized for centuries for its intensely aromatic peel, tart juice, and fragrant blossoms. In Florida, sour orange trees have a long history as rootstock and as a landscape tree, but their real value is in the kitchen and beyond: the juice makes outstanding marinades, the zest is unmatched in marmalades and baking, and the dried peel is used in everything from craft cocktails to herbal preparations. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance once established, sour orange is a workhorse tree that earns its place in any serious citrus collection.