Plant Information

Common Name: FRUIT - CITRUS NAVEL ORANGES ‘'CARA CARA'
Scientific Name: Citrus x sinensis cutivar

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R260.00

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Description

• Perennial
• 'Cara Cara' is a cross between a Washington and a Braxilian Bahia navel.
• It produces large round fruit with thick, easy to peel, dark orange skin.
• The flesh is dark, ruby pink and verty juicy.
• It has a rich flavor, sweet tangy taste and is seedless.
• 'Cara Cara' has a compact growth habit with nearly thornless branches.
• It is a vigorous grower and good bearer that produces fragrant white flowers in summer.
• 'Cara Cara' will tolerate light to moderate frost when established and if planted in a protected spot.
• Citrus grows exceptionally well in containers and can be used as an ornamental shade tree in smaller gardens.

Culinary Uses

• The fruits are peeled and eaten fresh.

Parts Used

• The fruits, juice and peel.

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