Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree 2–3 Ft Tall

If you want something different than a standard orange tree — this is it.

Cara Cara Red Navel Orange produces pink to deep salmon-colored flesh with a smooth, sweet flavor and lower acidity than traditional navels. It looks different, tastes different, and stands out the moment you cut into it.

These are grafted, established trees — not seedlings — so you’re getting a true-to-type citrus tree already on track to grow, flower, and produce.

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🌿 What You’re Getting

• Live Cara Cara Red Navel Orange Tree
• Grafted for reliable fruiting and true-to-type quality
• Approx. 2–3 ft tall at time of shipment (measured from soil line)
• Shipped in nursery pot with soil

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🍊 Why Cara Cara Orange

• Distinct pink/red flesh (natural mutation of navel orange)
• Sweet flavor with low acidity
• Seedless fruit
• Easy to peel and great for fresh eating
• Unique look compared to standard oranges

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📏 Growth & Size

• Mature height: ~8–12 ft in ground
• Can be maintained at 4–6 ft in containers
• Vigorous grower in warm conditions

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🍂 Fruit & Season

• Ripening: Winter season (typically December–February depending on climate)
• Fruit: Medium to large navels
• Flesh: Pink to salmon-colored interior
• Flavor: Sweet, smooth, low acid

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☀️ Light & Care

• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Well-draining soil required
• Water when top layer begins to dry
• Fertilize regularly during growing season

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🌎 Growing Zones

• In-ground: USDA Zones 9–11 (protect in colder areas)
• Container: Zones 4–11 (bring indoors or protect during freezing weather)

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📦 Shipping & Handling (Read This)

• Ships securely in pot with soil
• Tree may be lightly pruned before shipping to ensure safe delivery
• Leaves may show minor cosmetic wear from transit — normal for citrus
• Plant will push new growth once acclimated

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🍂 Seasonal Note

• Citrus may drop some leaves during shipping or seasonal changes
• This is normal and does not affect long-term health

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⚠️ Important Info

• Open immediately upon arrival
• Water thoroughly and place in bright light
• Live plants require proper care after delivery

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💥 Why Customers Choose Cara Cara

• Unique pink interior you don’t see in standard oranges
• Sweet, low-acid flavor profile
• Seedless, easy-to-eat fruit
• Great for patios, containers, or backyard planting
• A standout citrus tree that offers something different

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This is the orange tree people choose when they want a sweeter, lower-acid citrus with a unique look and strong visual appeal — not just another standard orange.
🚫 Shipping Restrictions

We cannot ship citrus trees to California, Texas, Florida, or Arizona due to agricultural regulations.
Orders placed from these states will be canceled and a $5 cancellation fee will be withheld to cover processing fees that Etsy does not refund to sellers.

Shipping Info:
• We ship healthy, well rooted plants direct from USDA Hardiness Zone 9 
• We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or the U.S. Territories 
• Shipments go out on Tuesdays ONLY. Orders placed on Sunday & Monday will be sent with the next week's Tuesday Shipment.
• We do not ship live plants during extreme weather conditions
• Leaves may experience slight wilt or yellowing in transit but will bounce back quickly with proper care.
• Please consult our shipping & return policies for more detail