cara cara orange tree
If you’re looking for a unique twist on the classic backyard citrus, the Cara Cara orange tree is a must-have for any New Zealand home orchard. Loved for its sweetly fragrant blossoms, vigorous growth, and exceptional fruit, this navel orange variety is prized for its seedless, salmon-pink flesh and complex, berry-like flavour. In gardens across NZ, the Cara Cara orange tree is valued for its reliable cropping, compact growth habit, and suitability for both pots and open ground. Whether you’re new to citrus or have experience growing varieties like [Orange 'Washington Navel'](/shop/product/citrus/washington-navel-orange) and [Orange 'Navelina'](/shop/product/citrus/navelina-orange), the Cara Cara offers outstanding fruit and vibrant ornamental appeal.
Orange 'Cara Cara'
The ‘Cara Cara’ Orange is a highly sought-after citrus variety, famous for its striking pink flesh and sweet, low-acid flavour. This seedless navel orange is perfect for fresh eating and juicing, offering a unique twist compared to standard oranges. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, Orange ‘Cara Cara’ produces glossy green foliage, fragrant blossoms, and heavy crops of distinctive fruit. Both ornamental and productive, it is an excellent choice for home orchards.
From $43.13
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Citrus - Height:
2.50 m - Spread:
2.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
