Red Navel Orange Tree – Live Plants in 1 Gallon Pots – Florida Only – Cannot Ship Out of Florida – Beautiful Fruit Tree for Patio and Garden

Sweet oranges belong to the Citrus sinensis botanical species, resulting from the crossbreeding of a pummelo and a mandarin. The types of sweet oranges include navels, valencias, and blood oranges. Navels are seedless because a mutation caused a small fruit to develop on the flower end of the fruit, which creates the belly button appearance. The original mutation was found in Brazil in the 1800s and was brought to the United States as the Washington navel orange. Navel oranges are self-fertile and are ready to harvest between November and January. Other noteworthy navel varieties include the Cara Cara, which is deep pink and has an excellent flavor, and Lane Late, which stores well on the tree and can be harvested from February to June. To plant navel oranges, a sunny location in well-draining soil is necessary, with the best planting time being from April through August. Navel oranges must be planted as a grafted tree and purchased from trusted nurseries that follow local regulations. Navel oranges grow with minimal effort, but they require at least 8 hours of direct sun each day and well-draining soil. Watering once a week, avoiding overwatering during the cooler, wet months, and fertilizing with slow-release blends are other necessary care steps. Navel oranges can be grown in USDA zones 8-11, but they can also be grown as containerized patio trees in USDA growing zones 4-11.

• Plant Characteristics: The tree features dense, glossy green foliage and fragrant white blossoms. Its signature fruit is medium to large, bright orange, seedless, and sweet, with a distinctive navel formation at one end and an easy-to-peel rind.

• Sunlight Requirements: Navel Orange Trees require full sun to thrive. Provide at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily, whether planted in-ground or kept in a container on a sunny patio or balcony.

• Watering Needs: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings to prevent overwatering. Consistent moisture supports healthy fruit production.

• Soil Preferences: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A sandy loam or citrus-specific potting mix will promote strong root development and reduce the risk of waterlogging in container-grown trees.

• Growth Habit and Temperature Tolerance: This moderate grower can reach 8 to 15 feet tall in the ground or stay smaller in containers. Hardy in USDA Zones 911; protect from frost or overwinter indoors in colder regions to maintain health and productivity.