Citrus sinensis 'Navelina', Navel orange, 3 litre pot

Want to enjoy juicy, seedless oranges with a fresh taste and elegant appearance early in the season? Citrus sinensis ‘Navelina’ is your ideal choice. This Mediterranean citrus variety combines visual appeal with culinary versatility and ripens earlier than many common navels.

Why choose Citrus sinensis ‘Navelina’?
- Early harvest - ripe between October and January, ideal for fresh consumption before winter sets in 
- Sweet, juicy and seedless - mild flavour, with smooth, fragrant skin and soft yellow flesh 
- Classic spherical growth - compact like a Washington Navel, with dark green, lanceolate leaves 
- Decorative and functional - perfect as pot plant on terrace or balcony and tasty fruit at home
- Chance of frost resistance - can be kept in protected conditions down to approx. -9 °C

Flowering & fruiting‘Navelina’ blooms in spring with the iconic fragrant white flowers of citrus (zagara). After flowering, the fruits follow: slightly oval or pear-like in shape, with a smooth, reddish-orange skin and many fragrant oil glands . The pulp is soft, segmental and very juicy .

Pitch & Care
Place in full sun in a sheltered spot. Water regularly during dry periods and feed with citrus fertiliser in spring. Provide well-drained soil; the tree thrives best in light, humus-rich soil. For frost-prone periods, overwintering in a cool but frost-free area is recommended.

Details at a glance
- Height on delivery: approx. 100 cm
- Pot size: 3 L
- Fully mature: 3-4.5 m in soil; more compact in pot 
- Flowering: spring - fragrant citrus blossom
- Harvest: October - January (early) 
- Fruit: smooth, red-orange skin; seedless; soft yellow flesh 
- Hardy: up to -9 °C in shelter

Add this early, elegant orange to your garden or balcony - culinary delectable, visually appealing and easy to maintain.