Bloomsz Citrus Fruit Tree Washington Navel Orange, 1-Year Old, 32" Tall, Limited Availability

Not available for shipment to the states of Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Texas. Sweet and delectable, Washington Navel oranges are perfect for fresh eating and juicing. The seedless, easy to recognize fruit has a prominent navel that is the growth of a second fruit embedded at the base of the first fruit. Smaller than the fruit in which it is embedded, it is also seedless and segmented. The flesh of a Washington Navel orange has a firm texture, is moderately juicy and rich in flavor. Easy to grow. Medium to large fruit is easy to peel and eat. Requiring little to no pruning, the tree has a rounded top and drooping branches. Dense foliage is evergreen and dark in color, providing a perfect background for plentiful, pollen-free flowers that are creamy white and fragrant. Self-pollinating, so only one tree is needed to produce fruit.

Bloomsz Citrus Washington Navel Orange, 1-Year Old, 32" Tall, Limited Availability: Trees should be kept out of direct sunlight until planted Full planting and care instructions are included with each tree Prefer sunny location Grows 6-8' tall Plant 15' apart Perennial in Zones 8-12 Growing instructions for planting in the ground: choose your planting site Trees should be planted 15' apart and 15' (dwarfs 8') away from the house or other large trees Citrus trees do not like standing water They prefer sandy soils A site that receives full sun works best, but at least 50 percent sun is needed Planting on the southern side of a house, lake, or other structure that offers wind protection will help protect your tree from cold Clear away weeds and grass Dig a hole 8-10" larger than the root ball of the tree Important: fill the hole with water Remove the tree from the pot and place it in the water-filled hole Plant at the level it was grown in the nursery (the same level as the top of the root ball) Do not put the bud union (graft) below the soil Add soil back to the hole filling all air pockets under and around the root ball (this is a critical step) Newly planted trees should be watered regularly (daily for the first week) for the first 3 months if rains are inadequate After the first week, allow the soil to dry down before watering Do not mix fertilizer in the hole before planting However, you can spread fertilizer on the ground around the tree the same day you plant it Fertilize at least every 3-4 months (November, March, June, and August) You can fertilize more often, just reduce the amount Use a citrus fertilizer at a rate of 1-2 lbs for every year of age Fertilizer should be applied around the drip line of the tree, not up to the trunk Fertilizer should contain minor elements, not just N-P-K You can also use slow release fertilizer Follow the instructions on the bag