Citrus - Orange Washington Navel Dwarf

Description

The Dwarf Washington Navel Orange is a compact, evergreen fruit tree celebrated for its sweet, juicy, and largely seedless oranges. Grafted onto dwarfing rootstock, it grows to a manageable size, perfect for patios, small gardens, or large containers. It thrives in Melbourne’s climate, performing best in full sun with well-drained soil. The tree produces fragrant white blossoms in spring, followed by mid-winter orange harvests. Once established, it is low-maintenance—requiring minimal pruning, regular feeding with citrus fertiliser, and watering during dry spells.

Form

• Tree – Small

Mature Size

• Height: 2–3 m

• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer (occasional)

Flower Colour

• Fragrant white blossoms

Key Attributes

• Edible Fruit – sweet, juicy, easy-peel navel oranges

• Perennial

• Evergreen

• Suitable for Pots & Containers

• Self-pollinating

• Drought Tolerant once established

• Disease Resistant

• Nearly Thornless

Toxicity

• Non-toxic to humans and pets; avoid waterlogged soil around roots

Companion Plants

• Lavender – underplant for aromatic interest

• Rosemary – contrasts foliage, tolerant of same conditions

• Bee-friendly herbs (thyme, oregano) – support pollinators

• Agapanthus – offers structural foliage contrast