{"product_id":"washington-navel-orange-tree","title":"Washington Navel Orange Tree – Sweet Seedless Citrus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWashington Navel Orange Tree: Sweet Winter Citrus at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the appeal of homegrown citrus with \u003cstrong\u003eWashington Navel Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCitrus × sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Washington'), also known as Bahia. This evergreen fruit tree is prized for sweet, typically seedless oranges with an easy-to-peel rind. Fruit matures in winter, while fragrant white spring blossoms add another season of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine peeling a freshly picked orange on a cool winter morning or enjoying the scent of citrus flowers beside a sunny patio. With the right climate and ongoing care, Washington Navel offers both ornamental beauty and a rewarding fruit-growing project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Washington Navel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet eating quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic choice for fresh snacking, slicing, and fruit salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-peel fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically seedless oranges are convenient to prepare and share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter harvest season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening time varies with location and weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A second orange tree is not required for fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen foliage \u0026amp; fragrant blossoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy structure and white spring flowers add garden interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest outdoor USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–10, following Missouri Botanical Garden's cultivar-specific recommendation. Some nurseries list 9–11; suitability depends on local heat, humidity, and winter exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect from freezing conditions, especially young trees and tender new growth. Do not rely on a single temperature threshold as a guarantee against damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–15 feet tall and wide under suitable conditions. Rootstock, pruning, and container growing affect final size; the rootstock is not identified in this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil with appropriate, consistent moisture. Avoid waterlogged roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Tree Height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable options are \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e. These describe the offered height, not mature dimensions or fruiting readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping container:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tree ships in a citra pot, a tall, narrow nursery container designed to support vertical root development. It is not the tree's permanent mature container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainer Growing \u0026amp; Cold-Climate Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside a suitable outdoor climate, grow in a large container that can be moved to an appropriate protected location before cold weather. Use a pot with drainage holes and a freely draining growing mix. Provide strong light indoors; an ordinary room should not be assumed to support healthy growth or reliable fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor soil moisture more often in containers, watering thoroughly when needed while allowing excess water to drain. Follow a citrus fertilizer's label directions and adjust care to growth and local conditions. Container growing requires continued attention and does not make the tree winter-hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRealistic Harvest Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit production depends on maturity, light, climate, and care. A taller nursery tree is not a guarantee of an earlier harvest. Flowers or fruit at delivery, a first-season crop, and a fixed harvest quantity are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your preferred available height and bring the flavor and fragrance of Washington Navel citrus to a suitable sunny growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":52924747251992,"sku":"EDB-CIT-WOR-23-5C","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":52924747284760,"sku":"EDB-CIT-WOR-34-5G-FW","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/iStock-2197132710.jpg?v=1792247795","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/washington-navel-orange-tree","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}