Lane Late Navel Orange ( Summer/Seedless)

The Lane Late Navel Orange (Citrus sinensis 'Lane Late') is a premium citrus variety celebrated for its large, sweet, and juicy fruit with low acidity. Known for its seedless, easy-to-peel segments and rich orange color, it’s perfect for snacking, fresh juice, or adding to salads and desserts throughout the winter season.

🍊 Fruit Characteristics

• Size & Shape: Medium to large, averaging 3–3.5 inches in diameter, with a bright, smooth orange rind that is easy to peel.

• Flavor: Sweet, juicy, and well-balanced, with rich citrus flavor and low acidity.

• Seed Content: Completely seedless.

• Segments: Typically contains 10–12 tender, juicy segments.

• Harvest Season: Ripens from late winter through early spring, often holding well on the tree for several weeks.

🌳 Tree Characteristics

• Mature Size: Reaches 12–18 feet in height and 10–15 feet in width in the ground; smaller when grown in containers.

• Growth Habit: Upright and moderately spreading, suitable for home orchards, patios, or landscape planting.

• Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 9–11; can be grown in containers in cooler zones with winter protection.

• Pollination: Self-fertile; does not require another tree for fruit production.

🌱 Planting & Care

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth and fruit production.

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is ideal.

• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruit development, but avoid waterlogging.

• Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release citrus fertilizer in early spring and late summer.

• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and remove any dead or diseased wood.

The Lane Late Navel Orange tree is an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a reliable, low-maintenance citrus tree that produces abundant, sweet, seedless fruit perfect for fresh eating, juicing, and culinary use throughout the winter months.