One of the many sweet orange cultivars that has passed the test of time is the Louisiana Sweet Orange Tree. The LA Sweet Orange Tree is a vigorous, evergreen fruit tree with a rounded crown covered with glossy, fragrant foliage. The tree also has an upright habit, is extremely productive, and cold hardy. The only possible downside of growing this orange is that the tree, like some other citrus trees, is covered with thorns making harvesting quite a challenge. However, the fruit tree compensates by showing off fragrant white flowers that turn to sweet oranges that are juicy and extremely flavorful.

The LA Sweet Orange Tree fruit is a traditional round orange that is medium to large in size and boasts a rich flavor. The fruits ripen and become available in December or mid-winter and should be harvested when ripe as the fruits tend to split and drop from the tree when over-ripe.

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The Blood Orange Tree is a hybrid between a pomelo and a tangerine. The Moro Blood orange tree variety is believed to have originated as a bud mutation of “Sanguinello Moscato” at the beginning of the 19^th century in the Lentini Province of Siracusa, Sicily.

Blood Orange Trees produce creamy white blossoms that diffuse a delicious scent reminiscent of the exotic tropics. Once successfully pollinated, the beautiful blooms then turn into round, medium-sized fruits in clusters of three of more.

The Moro Blood Orange Tree fruit is the most common pigmented orange distributed in the United States. The medium-sized round fruits are the most colorful of all blood oranges with their deep red flesh and outer skin having a bright red blush. The fruit have a furrowed base, flattened apex, faint or inconspicuous areole, and few seeds if any. The rind of blood oranges are medium-thick, moderately adherent, and slightly pebbled. The flesh of Moro blood oranges is deep red, almost violet-red, has flavor that is stronger and more aromatic than other oranges, and has a distinct, sweet taste with a hint of raspberry.

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The Valencia Orange Tree is an evergreen, flowering tree species Citrus x sinensis of the family Rutaceae. This citrus tree is a cold tolerant, disease resistant fruit tree that is best planted and grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11, although various conditions can influence and affect its growth. The Valencia Orange Tree when planted in the ground can reach the height of 8’-12’ upon reaching maturity or remain smaller when planted in a container indoor in USDA growing zones 4 to 7.

Valencia Orange Trees produce fragrant, large, white blooms in spring that are a great contrast against the dark-green foliage and look incredible amid dormant winter plants. Once successfully pollinated, the blooms would be replaced by small green oranges that mature into medium-sized orange with few seeds and excellent taste with brightly colored flesh and juice. The Valencia orange is great for eating and the top orange for juicing.

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The Navel Orange from Bahia, Brazil was first introduced to Australia in 1824 and to Florida in 1835. In 1870 they were received from Australia by the Superintendent of gardens and grounds for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, William 0. Saunder. The twelve cuttings from Australia were immediately propagated and distributed. Some were transplanted to Riverside, California in 1973 and started producing sweet, juicy, seedless fruit that has a crisp texture and an easy-to-peel skin. Because of its availability in winter and its other great qualities Navel oranges became popular – widely known as Washington Navel Orange, named after its origins – and soon became the foundation of California’s citrus industry.

Navel Orange citrus trees are not particularly vigorous trees. They are round-topped, have a somewhat droopy canopy, and grow to about 8’-12’ in height when they reach maturity. These fruit trees produce white, fragrant blooms that lack viable pollen causing it to produce seedless fruit. The flowers’ insufficiency in producing pollen translates to it not being able to pollinate other citrus trees, and its inability to propagate more navel orange trees on its own. Therfore, navels must be propagated thru grafting onto other varieties of citrus trees.

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These orange trees can reach a mature height of 7 to 10 feet and grow 3 to 4 feet wide. The plant’s leaves are a deep green with yellow flowers, and the fruit is a vibrant orange. The fruit’s flesh is a deep red color, and it is separated into about 10 segments. The orange is medium in its size, and it is about 3 inches across. Unlike many other varieties of sweet oranges, Red Navel oranges are completely seedless.

Red Navel oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C and meet 140 percent of the daily value. It also has a load of potassium, fiber, and folate as well, which can promote healthy and glowy skin, a healthy heart, lower cholesterol, and improve digestive health.

Red Navel orange trees are best suited for USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11, and prefer humid and hot environments. They can withstand temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and as low as 30 degrees.

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The fruit is terrific for making fresh juice, eating out of hand, or adding to salads and savory dishes. Glen Navel Orange trees display evergreen, dark-green foliage and the trees need not be pruned to maintain a shapely round canopy that will reach 12 to 15 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Also, since the Glen Navel is self-fertile, these trees do not require a pollinator tree to produce loads of delicious fruit.

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Growing a Summerfield Navel Orange Tree can be a rewarding experience, providing you with delicious, homegrown fruit while enhancing your garden’s beauty. By following the proper planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest management techniques outlined in this guide, you can enjoy a healthy and productive citrus tree for years to come.

This Summerfield Navel Orange Tree comes in a 5 Gallon nursery pot and stands between 3-4ft tall from the soil line.

We recommend planting your tree or repotting it into our Large EverPot Dwarfing Kit (pictured) if you’d like to keep it a manageable size for a patio or porch.

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