🌿 Cara Cara Orange – Sweet, Low-Acid Navel Orange
Bring the taste of sunshine to your garden with the Cara Cara Orange, one of the most sought-after navel oranges in Australia. Known for its stunning pink-fleshed fruit and exceptionally sweet, low-acid flavour, this unique variety is perfect for Toowoomba gardeners who want a reliable citrus tree that thrives in our local climate.
Unlike standard navel oranges, ‘Cara Cara’ has a beautiful rosy-pink interior with a hint of berry-like notes, making it both a delicious and visually striking addition to your fruit bowl. It’s seedless, easy to peel, and a real family favourite for fresh eating, juicing, or slicing into salads.
As a compact, evergreen tree, Cara Cara Orange is perfect for backyard orchards, courtyards, and large pots. With glossy green foliage, fragrant spring blossoms, and attractive fruit, it’s as ornamental as it is productive.
Key Features & Benefits
🍊 Unique pink-fleshed fruit with a sweet, low-acid taste and subtle berry-like flavour
🌸 Fragrant white blossoms in spring, attracting bees and pollinators
🌿 Compact evergreen tree suitable for small gardens or pots
🌞 Thrives in Toowoomba’s warm summers and cool winters
🪴 Can be grown in the ground or in large containers for patios and courtyards
🍹 Perfect for fresh eating, juicing, and desserts
🧑🌾 Low-maintenance and highly rewarding once established
Growing & Care Instructions
Cara Cara Orange is best planted in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. It prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, making it ideal for Toowoomba’s sunny conditions.
Watering: Keep soil moist during establishment, then water deeply and regularly during fruit development.
Fertilising: Feed with a quality citrus fertiliser such as Terra Firma Organic Life or Searles Fruit & Citrus Food in late winter, spring, and summer for strong growth and heavy cropping.
Pruning: Light prune after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.
Frost Protection: Young trees may need protection during Toowoomba’s occasional frosty mornings – use frost cloth or plant in a sheltered microclimate.
Pests & Problems: Watch for citrus leaf miner and scale – both can be managed with eco-oil or horticultural sprays.
With proper care, your tree will reward you with heavy crops of delicious, seedless fruit from late autumn through winter, right when vitamin C is needed most.
Ideal Uses
Backyard orchards for year-round productivity
Feature tree in courtyards or edible landscapes
Large pots and containers on patios or balconies
Perfect addition to a mixed citrus collection
Why Choose True Blue Garden Centre?
At True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba, we stock premium-quality Citrus ‘Cara Cara Orange’ trees, carefully selected for performance in our Darling Downs climate. Our team of local horticulturists can provide expert advice on planting, care, and pest management to help your citrus tree thrive.
Plant a Cara Cara Orange today and enjoy decades of home-grown, nutrient-rich fruit, straight from your garden.
📍 Local Availability
Find your Cara Cara Orange now at True Blue Garden Centre, Toowoomba – serving gardeners across the Darling Downs, Highfields, Lockyer Valley, and surrounds.