The classic seedless winter eating orange, with sweet, easy-peeling fruit marked by a small navel at the base. Fragrant white blossom and glossy evergreen foliage make it a handsome and productive backyard tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Washington Navel Orange
Citrus sinensis 'Washington Navel' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Washington Navel Orange
Washington Navel Orange suits subtropical, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Washington Navel Orange does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Washington Navel Orange is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Washington Navel Orange after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Washington Navel Orange in the garden
Washington Navel Orange earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Washington Navel Orange with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Washington Navel Orange
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