Fukumoto Navel Orange

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Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck – Fukumoto Navel Orange

Due to import restrictions, Fukumoto Navel Orange cannot be shipped to CA, LA, TX, FL, PR, VI, or HI.

The Fukumoto Navel Orange is an early maturing Japanese selection, reaching legal maturity three to four weeks earlier than the Washington navel. It is recognized for its deep reddish rind color and typically harvested from mid-October to late December in California. The Fukumoto tree tends to be smaller and produces more chimeras than other navel varieties. It was imported from Japan by Dr. W. P. Bitters, who chose it for its appearance in Japanese produce displays.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Good
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Poor
• No Spray: Good
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Good
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Well-drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes