Christopher Columbus brought the first orange seeds and seedlings to the New World on his second voyage in Oranges grow on evergreen trees that reach a mature size of 30 feet high and 20 feet wide. The branches of many orange trees are thorny.

Two to four medium oranges = 1 cup of juice. Two medium oranges = 1 cup of bite-size pieces. One medium orange = 10 to 12 sections. One medium orange = 4 teaspoons of grated peel.

Vitamin C – is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body resist infection Vitamin A – required for maintaining healthy skin and essential for good vision. Potassium – helps cells control heart rate and blood pressure Calcium – essential for maintaining strong bones, cartilage, gums, and blood vessels.