Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’

Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’ is known for its excellent flavor, sweetness, and seedless nature. The fruit can remain juicy for up to 2-3 months if left on Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’, and typically ripens in late winter. Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’ produces scented white flowers throughout the summer months and is self-fertile, making it an easy and convenient option for gardeners looking to cultivate fruit without the need for additional pollinators. Citrus x sinensis is evergreen, a hybrid between Citrus reticulata and Citrus maxima, and native to China, India, and Myanmar. Learn more about Citrus x sinensis. Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’ is presumed to be a bud variation of unknown origin. Several old trees of Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’ were noted about 1925 in the A. N. Carter orchard at Sierra Madre, California, United States. Citrus x sinensis ‘Carter’s Navel’ was introduced by Armstrong Nurseries in Ontario, California, United States in 1928.