Distribution
Countries
PT, ES
- Algarve
- Valencia
- Andalusia
- Murcia
Citrus × sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Sweet orange tree
Sweet orange tree (Citrus × sinensis (L.) Osbeck) is a bee-forage tree recorded for the Iberian Peninsula. It usually flowers from March to May, with very high nectar value and moderate pollen value.
Habitat
Habitats
- orchards
- gardens
Soil
fertile, irrigated, well-drained
Sun exposure
Full sun
Beekeeping value
Flowering
March, April, May
Peak flowering
April
Beekeeping importance
Major crop resource
Nectar
Very high
Pollen
Moderate
Honey and monofloral potential
Has monofloral potential
Associated bees
Observed genera
Apis, Bombus
Health relations
Pesticide poisoning
Exposure risk · Potential risk
Strong general evidence
Planting and management
Planting suitability
Context-dependent
- Avoid harmful applications during flowering and follow pollinator-protection rules.
Data confidence
Taxonomy
High
Distribution
High
Flowering
Moderate
Bee-forage value
Moderate