{"product_id":"louisiana-sweet-orange-tree-2-3-ft","title":"Louisiana Sweet Orange Tree 2–3 Ft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Louisiana Sweet Orange (Hamlin) is one of the earliest ripening sweet oranges, known for its smooth flavor, high juice content, and reliable production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the orange that kicks off the citrus season — giving you fresh fruit earlier than most other orange varieties. If you want a dependable tree that produces consistently and delivers solid juice quality, Hamlin is a proven choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 What You’re Getting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Healthy, established Louisiana Sweet (Hamlin) Orange tree\u003cbr\u003e• Approx. 2–3 ft tall at shipping (size may vary slightly)\u003cbr\u003e• Strong root system, ready to establish quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍊 Why Louisiana Sweet (Hamlin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Early-season orange — ripens before most varieties\u003cbr\u003e• High juice content — excellent for fresh-squeezed juice\u003cbr\u003e• Smooth, mild sweet orange flavor\u003cbr\u003e• Reliable, consistent production once established\u003cbr\u003e• Strong performer for both home growers and larger plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Real-World Notes (Set Expectations Right)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Flavor is milder than late-season oranges like Valencia\u003cbr\u003e• May contain seeds depending on conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Best known as a juicing orange rather than a premium eating orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s the trade-off for getting fruit earlier in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Growing Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best growth and fruiting\u003cbr\u003e• Well-draining soil is essential\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for in-ground planting in warm climates or container growing anywhere\u003cbr\u003e• Can be pruned to maintain size in containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Shipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Carefully packaged to protect the plant and root system\u003cbr\u003e• Soil may be slightly dry during transit to prevent damage\u003cbr\u003e• Minor cosmetic leaf wear is normal from shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 Seasonal Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus may slow growth or drop some leaves depending on season and transit conditions. This is normal — trees rebound quickly with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚫 Shipping Restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship citrus trees to California, Texas, Florida, or Arizona due to agricultural regulations.\u003cbr\u003eOrders placed from these states will be canceled and a $5 cancellation fee will be withheld to cover processing fees that Etsy does not refund to sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Info:\u003cbr\u003e• We ship healthy, well rooted plants direct from USDA Hardiness Zone 9\u003cbr\u003e• We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or the U.S. Territories \u003cbr\u003e• Live plants are carefully packaged \u0026amp; shipped to avoid weekend delays.\u003cbr\u003e• Shipments go out on Tuesdays ONLY. Orders placed on Sunday \u0026amp; Monday will be sent with the next week's Tuesday Shipment.\u003cbr\u003e• We do not ship live plants during extreme weather conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Leaves may experience slight wilt or yellowing in transit but will bounce back quickly with proper care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Citrus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772887699527,"sku":"87455547","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3517\/1911\/files\/il_fullxfull.7198029207_5zwz.jpg?v=1778687783","url":"https:\/\/canerownursery.org\/products\/louisiana-sweet-orange-tree-2-3-ft","provider":"Cane Row Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}