Citrus orange 'Washington Navel'

This popular cultivar is known for its large, sweet, and seedless fruit, which boast excellent flavor and plenty of juice. The fruit typically ripens from mid to late winter and can be left on the plant for several months. Citrus orange 'Washington Navel' produces scented white flowers throughout the summer months and is self-fertile, making it an easy and low-maintenance option for gardeners. Additionally, it is considered one of the best oranges for eating fresh, making it a great choice for those who enjoy a juicy and flavorful snack straight from Citrus orange 'Washington Navel'. Citrus orange is evergreen, a hybrid between Citrus reticulata and Citrus maxima, and native to China, India, and Myanmar. Citrus orange 'Washington Navel' is believed to be a bud sport of Citrus orange 'Selecta' that was found in the early 1880s. Citrus orange 'Washington Navel' was imported from Bahia, Brazil into the United States in 1870 where it was propagated by the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. and then sent sent to California and Florida. Only Citrus orange 'Washington Navel's that went to Eliza Tibbets in Riverside, California thrived, and from there, 'Washington Navel' was released into commerce.