Fukumoto Navel Orange

Fukumoto Navel Orange Tree

15 Gallon
$329.00
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Fukumoto Navel Orange Tree

Orange ‘Fukumoto’

An early-ripening navel orange with super sweet, easy-to-peel, seedless fruit.

$329.00
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Description

The Fukumoto Navel Orange is an early-season gem, prized for its beautiful reddish-orange skin and incredibly sweet, rich flavor. It kicks off the citrus season with a burst of sugary goodness, offering seedless, easy-to-peel fruit that is perfect for enjoying fresh from the tree in late fall.

  • An early-ripening, seedless navel orange with a distinctive deep orange to reddish blush on its smooth, easy-to-peel skin.

  • Flesh is deep orange, exceptionally sweet, juicy, and low in acid, delivering a rich and satisfying classic orange flavor.

  • A self-pollinating, evergreen tree of manageable size, suitable for many Bay Area gardens.

  • One of the first navel oranges to ripen, typically ready for harvest in late autumn to early winter(October-November).

  • Fruit holds well on the tree, allowing for a flexible harvest window over several weeks.

  • Ideal for fresh eating due to its seedless nature, superb sweetness, and aromatic qualities.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Intensely sweet with a well-balanced, low acidity. A pure, rich orange essence.

  • Texture: Juicy and tender with minimal membrane.

  • Best Uses: A premier early-season eating orange. Perfect for lunchboxes, fresh snacks, and segments in salads.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval, leathery deep green leaves with glossy surface.Flowers: Fragrant white star-shaped blossoms; self-fertile.Fruit: Medium-sized seedless navels with distinctive red-orange rind.Habit: Compact evergreen with rounded canopy
  • Mature Height: 8-12 ft (container), 15-20 ft (ground)
  • Mature Width: 6-15 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" annually)
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
  • Key Advantages:Earliest ripening navel variety (October-November).Exceptionally low acidity (Brix:acid ratio ~15:1).Eye-catching rind coloration.Heavy bearer at young age
  • Landscape Uses:Container citrus collections.Early-season orchard planting.Espalier training

Faqs

Q: How is it different from the ‘Washington’ navel orange?
A: ‘Fukumoto’ is primarily valued for ripening several weeks earlier than ‘Washington’. Its fruit often has a deeper orange-red skin color and is renowned for its particularly sweet, low-acid flavor profile at maturity.

Q: Can I grow it in a container?
A: Yes, very successfully. Choose a large, well-draining pot (at least 15-20 gallons) and use a high-quality citrus potting mix. Container-grown trees will remain smaller, require more frequent watering and feeding, and must be protected from freezing temperatures.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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