Citrus ‘Washington Navel’ – True Blue Garden Centre Toowoomba
Bring the classic flavour of Australia’s most popular orange into your Toowoomba garden with the Citrus ‘Washington Navel Orange’. Famous for its seedless, sweet, and juicy fruit, this variety is one of the best home-grown oranges for fresh eating straight from the tree. Its easy-to-peel skin and rich, well-balanced flavour make it a household favourite across the Darling Downs.
The Washington Navel Orange produces medium to large, round fruit with a distinctive “navel” at the base. Ripening from June through August, it delivers an abundant mid-winter harvest - perfect for enjoying in Toowoomba’s cooler season. Whether eaten fresh, juiced, or added to desserts, this variety consistently delivers high-quality fruit with a superb sweetness-to-acidity balance.
This evergreen citrus tree features glossy green foliage, fragrant white blossoms in spring, and a compact, rounded shape that fits beautifully in backyards, orchards, or large pots. It makes an excellent addition to gardens across Toowoomba, Highfields, Cabarlah, and the Lockyer Valley, thriving in the region’s warm summers and crisp winters.
Growing Conditions & Care:
Climate Suitability: Performs exceptionally well in Toowoomba’s climate, tolerating cool winters and warm summers. Protect young trees from frost.
Soil Requirements: Prefers a sunny, well-drained position with slightly acidic soil. Enriching the soil with compost or quality citrus fertiliser will boost growth and fruiting.
Watering: Regular deep watering is essential, especially during fruit development. Mulch around the base helps conserve soil moisture in Toowoomba’s dry winter winds.
Fertilising: Apply a balanced citrus fertiliser in early spring, late summer, and autumn to encourage healthy growth and abundant crops.
Pruning: Light pruning after harvest helps maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
Key Features:
Australia’s most popular navel orange variety
Large, seedless, easy-to-peel fruit with excellent flavour
Mid-winter harvest – June to August in Toowoomba
Fragrant spring blossoms attract pollinators
Ideal for backyards, orchards, or large pots
Hardy, reliable, and perfect for the Darling Downs climate
Landscape & Garden Uses:
The Washington Navel Orange is a versatile and productive addition to any Toowoomba garden. It works beautifully as a feature tree in a sunny lawn, in a dedicated orchard, or in a large decorative pot on a patio. The glossy green foliage provides year-round appeal, while the fragrant blossoms in spring and heavy winter crops make it both ornamental and productive.
Whether you’re a home gardener in Toowoomba city, a grower in Highfields, or a backyard orchardist in Warwick or Gatton, this reliable citrus variety will reward you with years of delicious fruit.