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Washington Naval Orange Tree

Although its origins are uncertain, it is believed to come from a bud sport found in a Selecta orange tree in the early 1800s. Upon its arrival at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. it was propagated and trees were sent to California and Florida. Although the Florida trees did not flourish, those sent to Eliza Tibbets in Riverside, California found an ideal climate for their culture. These exceptionally delicious, seedless, easy-peeling fruits quickly attracted the attention of citrus growers, and within a decade the "Washington" navel orange, as it came to be known, was the most widely planted variety in the area.

Washington navel orange tree  
The winter classic, large juicy and seedless tree candy.

Plant Type

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#5 Dwarf bush

Ideal house plant and greenhouse window citrus tree. A very attractive slow growing little citrus plant, full and bushy from the base of the planter. The fruit will be the same size as a full grown citrus tree, and flavor just as delicious. These plants are grown on Flying Dragon rootstock to insure that they will remain only about 3 feet tall with pruning.

Ctr5DbWash

$29.99

#5 Dwarf mini tree

Ideal house plant and greenhouse window citrus tree. A very attractive slow growing little citrus tree. The fruit will be the same size as a full grown citrus tree, and flavor just as delicious. These plants are grown on Flying Dragon rootstock to insure that they will remain only about 3 feet tall with pruning.

Ctr5DmtWash

$29.99

#5 Semi Dwarf

A #5 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting citrus in small landscape areas and large planters. This semi dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 4 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 6 x 6 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on care.

Ctr5SmDWash

$29.99

#5 Standard bush

The #5 Standard citrus bush is an ideal size for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 8 to 10 years depending on care.

Ctr5StBsWash

$29.99

# 5 Standard tree

A #5 standard tree good starter good plant size for planting citrus in wine barrels and other larger planters. The standard size citrus trees can grow very quickly and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Planted in the ground "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 in about 8 years.

Ctr5StrWash

$29.99

#5 Premium Patio Standard

36" Trunk, Ultra perfectly straight and shape trees, ideal container planting specimen plants. Will require regular trimming to maintain shape.

Ctr5PreWash

$69.99

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#7 Dwarf Bush

#7 Dwarf citrus are stunning bushes, great size for planting citrus indoor planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 4 feet tall and wide in about 3 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 3 x feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 6 x 6 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr7DbWash

$54.99

# 7 Standard Tree

The #7 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr7StrWash

$49.99

#15 Standard Bush

A #15 bush is a good size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 6 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 4 x 4 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr15StrbsWash

$92.00

# 15 Standard Tree

The #15 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr15StrWash

$92.00

24" Standard Bush

A 24" boxed bush is an ideal size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 8 x 8 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr24SmDbWash

$325.00

24" Standard Tree

A 24" boxed standard tree is an ideal size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr24StrWash

$325.00

   
   

 

Origin

In China, as early as 2400 BC, the fragrance of the orange peel, especially when wrapped by a warm hand, was considered a special treat. Trade routes carried the orange to India and Africa, and beyond to the warm, sunny areas of the Mediterranean.

Oranges flourished in the Roman Empire until the Lombard invasion of the sixth century broke the trade link between Italy and the Byzantine Empire. Some six centuries later, the "bigarade" or bitter or sour orange was introduced into Spain by Arabs and into Italy and France by Crusaders returning from Palestine. Sour oranges came to the New World with Columbus, and orange seeds from Cuba were planted for the first time in continental America by a member of Cortez’s party in 1518.

The sweet orange reappeared in Southern Italy and Sicily in the 15th century. A new, sweeter variety emerged from China in the 16th century but was labeled the Portugal orange because the Portuguese spread it throughout southern Europe. Florida orange trees were planted at St. Augustine in 1565. And in 1769, Franciscan Father Junipero Serra introduced oranges into California.

The mandarin orange, a small loose-skinned orange named for the region of China from which it came, was brought to England from China in 1805.

In the first half of the nineteenth century Brazil was the center of interest of European researchers, with a great number of studies and books published around that time about the Brazilian flora. Many travelers spoke about wild orange trees they found in the interior of this country, and some even believed that the orange was a native fruit of Brazil. In fact, the good adaptation of the orange to the climate and the soil in Brazil produced a particular variety, internationally known as the Bahia orange or the Navel orange, which may have first appeared around the year 1800.

In 1873, taking advantage of the North American diplomatic services established in Brazil, technicians specialized in citrus production in Riverside, California, received three seedlings of Bahia orange, from which came the seedlings that would later be spread all over the United States and other parts of the world with the name of Washington Navel. Therefore, the citrus exchange between the two countries is over a century old, and the Bahia orange was a fundamental base for that exchange.