Citrus Sinensis "Orange Cara Cara Naval" 20Liter

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis ‘Cara Cara’
Common Names: Cara Cara Navel Orange, Red-Fleshed Navel Orange

📌 Product Description

Citrus sinensis ‘Cara Cara’ is a unique and highly sought-after navel orange variety known for its distinctive pink to red flesh and exceptionally sweet, low-acid flavour. The fruit has a smooth orange rind and is typically seedless, making it ideal for fresh eating.

This variety is highly productive and produces high-quality fruit during the cooler months. The evergreen tree features glossy foliage and fragrant white blossoms, adding ornamental appeal to the garden.

‘Cara Cara’ is prized for its rich flavour, attractive colour, and excellent juicing quality, making it a standout addition to any citrus collection.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 2 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized evergreen citrus tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

Feeding: Apply a citrus-specific fertiliser during spring and summer

Maintenance:

• Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches
• Protect from frost, especially when young
• Monitor for pests such as aphids, scale, and citrus leaf miner

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Winter
Climate Suitability: Best suited to warm, temperate and subtropical regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low (light frost tolerance)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Sweet, low-acid flavour
• Attractive pink-red flesh
• Seedless fruit
• Excellent for juicing and fresh eating
• Reliable and productive

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Juicing
✔ Fruit salads
✔ Edible landscaping