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Cara Cara Navel Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara'

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Overview

The Citrus sinensis 'Cara Cara,' is a unique navel orange variant known for its reddish-pink flesh and sweet taste with cranberry undertones. Mature trees reach 8-12 feet in height and width, needing full sun. Highly suitable for USDA zones 9-11, they flourish in well-drained soil. Regular watering and annual pruning promote fruit production and tree health. Frost-sensitive; provide protection to ensure year-round yields.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Regular watering and annual pruning promote fruit production and tree health
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Frost-sensitive; provide protection to ensure year-round yieldsCara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — commonly known as the Cara Cara Navel OrangeCara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Highly suitable for USDA zones 9-11, they flourish in well-drained soilCara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — which is the result of a natural mutationCara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Mature trees reach 8-12 feet in height and width, needing full sunCara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — is a highly sought-after cultivar renowned for its distinctive pinkish-red flesh+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Regular watering and annual pruning promote fruit production and tree health
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Frost-sensitive; provide protection to ensure year-round yields
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — commonly known as the Cara Cara Navel Orange
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Highly suitable for USDA zones 9-11, they flourish in well-drained soil
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — which is the result of a natural mutation
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Mature trees reach 8-12 feet in height and width, needing full sun
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — is a highly sought-after cultivar renowned for its distinctive pinkish-red flesh
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — ensuring its striking presence in any landscape design
Photographs by 2 contributors

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