Orange ‘Parent Navel’
Enjoy classic, full-flavoured citrus with Orange ‘Parent Navel’, a traditional navel orange variety known for its large, juicy, seedless fruit and rich sweetness.
A reliable and productive tree, it’s ideal for home gardens and produces high-quality oranges perfect for fresh eating, juicing, and everyday use.
Key Features
- 🍊 Large, sweet, seedless navel oranges
- 🌿 Classic full flavour with excellent juiciness
- 🌱 Reliable and productive variety
- 🌼 Fragrant white blossoms in spring
- 🪴 Suitable for gardens and large pots
- 🌏 Performs well in a range of NZ climates
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis ‘Parent Navel’
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Mature Height: 3–5 m (smaller when grown in pots)
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Mature Width: 2–4 m
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Habit: Upright, spreading
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Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds
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Watering: Regular, especially during fruit development
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Frost Tolerance: Light frost once established (protect when young)
Care Instructions
Plant in a sunny, well-drained position with protection from strong winds. Water regularly during flowering and fruiting. Feed with a citrus fertiliser in spring and summer to support healthy growth and fruit production.
Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or crowded branches. Protect young plants from frost.
Perfect For
- Home orchards
- Backyard gardens
- Large pots and containers
- Fresh eating and juicing
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