While progressing from the original courtyard style to the present orchard style of cultivation, orange plantation area and harvests have increased significantly over the years.
柑橘在台灣本來只是庭院式的少數種植，後來才逐漸演變成果園式的經濟栽培，尤其是近幾十年來，發展非常迅速，栽培面積和產量都有顯著的增加。