More orange trees are in Florida than there are apple trees in the entire United States. - Millet (1,169-)

At the rate groves are being developed that won't last much longer.

.....Alan.

Alan, I am sure that the data for the total number of citrus trees growing in Florida is pre greening and canker. The interesting number will be the POST greening and canker tree count. - Millet (1,168-)

A very serious defect in the Florida orange industry is the concentration of a tremendous number of sweet orange groves all packed within a relatively small area. Most all of Florida's bearing sweet orange trees are within an area of about 400 - 500 square miles. With the introduction of any new pest, or a new virulent disease (such as greening), or even a more virulent form of a current disease, plus Florida's favorable environment, such a monoculture as is currently present in Florida, can easily lead to a disaster. - Millet (1,168-)