Fruit is sweet, aromatic, and mildly acidic, with a balance of sweet, tart, and tangy flavors. Navel orange trees can tolerate temperatures down to 24° F, but prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can damage the fruit and young trees are more susceptible to freezing. In the ground, Navel orange trees can reach 20-30' tall. Self fertile, but two trees are said to drastically boost crop production. Grafted on Sour rootstock.
About Sour Rootstock The rootstock provides a strong root system that helps the citrus tree grow and produce fruit. The trifoliate orange rootstock is valued for its resistance to cold, tristeza virus, and root rot. It's also sometimes called a "semi-dwarfing" rootstock because it can slow down the overall size of the tree.
Fruit is sweet, aromatic, and mildly acidic, with a balance of sweet, tart, and tangy flavors. Navel orange trees can tolerate temperatures down to 24° F, but prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can damage the fruit and young trees are more susceptible to freezing. In the ground, Navel orange trees can reach 20-30' tall. Self fertile, but two trees are said to drastically boost crop production. Grafted on Sour rootstock.
About Sour Rootstock The rootstock provides a strong root system that helps the citrus tree grow and produce fruit. The trifoliate orange rootstock is valued for its resistance to cold, tristeza virus, and root rot. It's also sometimes called a "semi-dwarfing" rootstock because it can slow down the overall size of the tree.