Orange — Navel

Citrus sinensis "Navel"

Seedless winter-ripening orange — the dominant fresh-eating orange in many warm-temperate regions.

Hardiness ratings

Orange — Navel hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–11 −6.7 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Cool nights during ripening intensify sweetness and colour
  • Self-fertile; fruit ripens June–September in Northern Hemisphere

Pet caution: Orange — Navel is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Related plants

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Reference

Orange — Navel on Wikipedia