🌿 Navel Orange Bush
Citrus × sinensis 'Navel'
This Navel Orange Bush produces sweet, seedless oranges that ripen through fall and winter, making it a South Florida favorite for fresh eating, juicing, and backyard growing.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Species native to Southeast Asia; the navel mutation originated in Brazil
☀️ Light: Full sun for the heaviest fruit production
💧 Water: Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings
📏 Size: Matures to 10-15 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Fragrant spring blooms followed by fruit that ripens fall through winter
🌱 Landscape Use: Ideal as a specimen tree, edible landscaping accent, or container patio tree
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, then feed monthly with Espoma Citrus-tone to support strong fruit production.