Orange Tree 'Washington Navel' - Grafted

Orange Tree 'Washington Navel' — The Classic Backyard Orange, Grafted

Washington Navel is the orange everyone recognises — sweet, seedless, easy to peel, and absolutely reliable. It's been the benchmark backyard orange in Australia for generations and remains the go-to variety for good reason: consistent flavour, excellent size, and a tree that performs predictably year after year.

All our Washington Navels are grafted — faster fruiting, more consistent production, and better disease resistance than seedling trees.

Why You'll Love It

• Sweet, classic flavour — the orange everyone knows and loves
• Seedless — easy to eat, easy to juice, no mess
• Easy to peel — great for kids and everyday eating
• Heavy cropper — produces abundantly when conditions are right
• Grafted for performance — fruits earlier and more reliably
• Long-proven in SEQ — a tried and tested performer in Brisbane's climate

Available Sizes

• 200mm Pot — young grafted plant, excellent value
• 45L Bag — established tree, may fruit within first season
• 100L Bag — mature specimen, ready to produce from planting

Growth & Conditions

• Mature height: 3–5m (manageable with annual pruning)
• Sunlight: Full sun — essential for sweet, well-coloured fruit
• Soil: Well-drained; does not tolerate waterlogging
• Watering: Regular and consistent — especially important during fruit development
• Fertilising: Citrus fertiliser 3–4 times per year
• Climate: Performs well across SEQ — cooler winters improve fruit colour and sweetness

Frequently Asked Questions

When does it fruit?
Main harvest is June through September in SEQ. The cooler winter months bring out the best colour and flavour in the fruit.

Is it the same as a navel orange from the supermarket?
The variety is the same — but homegrown, tree-ripened Navel oranges are significantly sweeter and more flavourful than commercially picked fruit. There's no comparison.

How long until it fruits?
A grafted 45L tree may produce fruit in its first full season. A 100L specimen may fruit immediately after planting. Smaller plants typically take 1–2 years.

Locally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? Key Co Landscapes offers professional tree installation across SEQ.