Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree
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Description
Sweet, seedless, pink-fleshed citrus — ideal for patios, containers, and small-space gardens
Add a burst of color and incredible flavor to your home orchard or patio with the Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree. Known for its vibrant pink-red interior and rich, low-acid sweetness, this seedless citrus variety is prized by chefs, mixologists, and backyard growers alike. Self-pollinating.
Why Choose the Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree
- Unmatched Flavor Profile: Sweeter than traditional navel oranges with low acidity and subtle notes of cranberry, blackberry, and cherry. Perfect for fresh eating, juicing, sauces, and cocktails.
- Seedless and Easy to Peel: Naturally seedless fruit with a smooth, easy-to-peel rind—ideal for snacking.
- Pink-Red Interior Packed with Nutrients: Beautifully pigmented flesh is high in lycopene, an antioxidant that also gives blood oranges their vibrant color—without the bitterness.
- Compact and Container-Friendly: Grows up to 15–20 feet in the ground, or can be maintained much smaller with pruning. An excellent choice for container gardening or growing in smaller spaces.
- Fragrant and Ornamental: Evergreen with glossy foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and striking fruit. Adds beauty and fragrance year-round.
Growing & Care Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil preferred
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy; avoid overwatering
- Fertilizing: Feed regularly with citrus fertilizer during the growing season
- Harvesting: Pick when the fruit is firm, heavy, glossy, and emits a sweet citrus aroma
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11
Container Growing: Suitable for indoor growing in colder climates with adequate light and drainage
A Naturally Unique Citrus Variety
The Cara Cara Orange is the result of the cross-pollination of a Washington Navel Orange and a Brazilian Bahia Navel Orange. It’s often called a “red navel” thanks to its distinct pink-red color, which comes from carotenoids (specifically lycopene) rather than anthocyanins like in blood oranges.
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Enjoy a tree that combines beauty, bold flavor, and ease of care. The Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree is a standout choice for gardeners, food lovers, and anyone who appreciates the taste of fresh, homegrown citrus.
Ready to grow your own Cara Cara oranges? Add this exceptional tree to your garden or patio today.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 2 - 11, Outdoor Planting: 8 - 11 |
| 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 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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