Oranges In Escambia County?

February 26, 2012

The few orange trees located in Escambia County are currently full of fruit. Pictured is a tree in front of the Pfeiffer House on Zaragoza Street in the Historic Pensacola Village, directly behind the old Christ Church.

It is a Seville orange, native to Spain with trees planted in several downtown Pensacola locations. Seville oranges are known for being sour and bitter and are often made into a sweet and tart marmalade.

The Pfieiffer House, home to the orange tree, is an example of a simple folk cottage, or shotgun house. It was built in 1876 by Bavarian immigrant John Pfeiffer, who established a successful baking business and also sold children’s toys. Originally located on Government Street, the Pfeiffer House was moved to Zaragoza Street in 1997 and serves as additional space for Old Christ Church functions.

Pictured: Oranges growing in downtown Pensacola as seen Saturday afternoon behind the Old Christ Church on Zaraboza Street. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Oranges In Escambia County?”

  1. baebae on February 26th, 2012 4:07 pm

    Better save your money for gas…we are going to need it

  2. Destiny on February 26th, 2012 5:36 am

    Can you purchase these oranges? I would love to get a few.

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