Citrus - Orange Washington Navel

Common Name:
Washington Navel Orange

Description:
The Washington Navel orange (Citrus sinensis 'Washington') is one of the most popular and widely grown sweet orange varieties, prized for its seedless, juicy fruit and easy-to-peel skin. This mid-season variety produces medium to large, bright orange fruit with a smooth, thick rind and a distinctive navel-shaped formation at the blossom end. The flesh is sweet, mildly tangy, and perfect for fresh eating, juicing, and desserts. The tree is a compact, evergreen grower with dense, glossy green foliage, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring, attracting bees and pollinators, with fruit ripening in winter. Washington Navel oranges are self-pollinating and highly productive, making them an excellent choice for home gardens, pots, and espalier training.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Pots

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–4m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 2–3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Edible Fruit
• Self-Pollinating
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Espalier
• Bee Attracting
• Fragrant Flowers
• Heavy Fruiting Variety
• Seedless

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Other citrus varieties (Lemon, Lime, Mandarin)
• Lavender (attracts pollinators)
• Rosemary (repels pests)
• Marigolds (helps deter pests)
• Borage (improves fruit set)