Hamlin Sweet Orange Tree

Hamlin is an early-season sweet orange cultivar used for fresh fruit and juice. In Florida home landscapes, UF/IFAS lists its typical harvest season as October through January and reports zero to six seeds per fruit; local harvest dates vary with climate. ## Fruit and timing Hamlin is a useful choice when an earlier orange harvest is desired. UF/IFAS notes that late-season fruit drop can occur, so check fruit quality and harvest as it matures rather than relying on a calendar alone. See the [UF/IFAS variety table](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS132) for the regional season and cultivar considerations. ## Growing conditions Citrus grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water young trees regularly as they establish, and use a site protected from recurring freezes. [UF/IFAS citrus care guidance](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/citrus/) covers planting, irrigation, fertilizing, and cold protection for home landscapes. ## Maintenance Remove shoots that arise below the graft and avoid unnecessary pruning of the mature canopy. Follow local extension guidance for citrus fertilizer and pest management.