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Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree

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Description

An easy-to-grow, unique fruit suitable for containers!

The Cara Cara Orange or “Red Navel” is the result of the cross-pollination of a Washington Navel Orange and a Brazilian Bahia Navel Orange. The fruit is seedless and easy to peel.

Loved by chefs and mixologists, this orange has pink-red flesh, packed with an amazing flavor to use in sauces and syrups. Traditional navel oranges are prized for their supremely sweet taste, Cara Cara oranges on the other hand are even sweeter, with less acidity and a hint of cranberry or blackberry overtones. These oranges are also often compared to blood oranges. However, blood oranges are more like grapefruit in terms of bitterness.

The Cara Cara Red Navel tree can grow up to 15-20 feet, but can be kept to 6-8 feet with pruning, perfect as a container tree for your patio! Provide this evergreen tree with enough sun, you will get a bounty of fresh oranges. Just pick the fruit when they are firm, shiny, heavy and when you start to smell the sweet aroma.

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Easy-peel Skin; Juicy
Years to Bear 2 - 5
Zone Range 2 - 11

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 15 - 20' tall x 8 - 12' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 8 - 12' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 2 - 11 Outdoors: 8 - 11
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
This item can be grown in colder climates if it's planted in a container and brought indoors during the winter months. If you're planting it outdoors in the ground, we recommend being within the outdoor zone range.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow citrus trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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