Seedling Orange Trees, Blackall Range

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Oranges are the most widely known citrus fruit in the world and are high in nutritional benefits. The most popular product made from oranges is orange juice. Orange juice made with freshly squeezed Australian oranges is widely available across Australia

Oranges probably originated around the south-west China and north-west India regions. They have been cultivated around China for several thousand years. Images of citrus trees were found in the remains of buildings in Pompeii. The illustrations were preserved by the lava from the volcanic eruption that destroyed the city in 79 AD.

Around 1450, oranges were introduced to the Mediterranean basin by Arab traders. The Portuguese then brought better types from China and also took them to Brazil. In 1788 the First Fleet brought orange, lime and lemon seeds from Brazil to the new colony of New South Wales.

Oranges are grown commercially throughout the world and the

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