Orange — Washington Navel

Citrus sinensis "Washington Navel"

Brazilian-origin seedless winter-ripening orange. The dominant fresh-eating navel variety and the parent of most other navel cultivars.

Hardiness ratings

Orange — Washington 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

  • Ripens June–August in Southern Hemisphere, December–February in Northern — a reliable mid-winter seasonal marker
  • Self-fertile and seedless

Pet caution: Orange — Washington 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 — Washington Navel on Wikipedia