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Orange tree varieties are a popular choice for New Zealand gardeners searching for vibrant, productive citrus trees. Whether you’re looking to plant a sunny backyard orchard or just want to enjoy homegrown fruit, orange trees provide delicious rewards and beautiful, evergreen foliage. With so many different cultivars available, from classic seedless types to juicy late-season producers, choosing the right variety can make all the difference in your harvest and garden success.

'Valencia' orange fruit.

Orange 'Valencia'

The ‘Valencia’ orange is a world-famous citrus variety celebrated for its sweet, juicy flavour and excellent juicing qualities. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this reliable orange tree produces heavy crops of seedless fruit that ripen later in the season, extending the citrus harvest. With glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and abundant fruit, Orange ‘Valencia’ combines ornamental appeal with practicality, making it a superb choice for home orchards and lifestyle blocks.

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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
Orange 'Barnfield' orange fruit with orange flesh ona table.

Orange Barnfield

Orange ‘Barnfield’ is a premium navel orange variety prized for its excellent flavour, seedless fruit, and reliable crops. This outstanding citrus tree is perfect for New Zealand gardens, producing juicy, sweet oranges that are ideal for fresh eating or juicing. With glossy green foliage, fragrant blossoms, and abundant harvests, Orange ‘Barnfield’ is both ornamental and productive. It is a superb choice for home orchards and lifestyle blocks across the country.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Citrus
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Nyssa sinensis (Chinese Tupelo)

Commonly known as Chinese Tupelo, this is a handsome, deciduous tree grown for its fantastic form and striking autumn colours. Leaves emerge a fresh...

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Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.

Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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Orange 'Harwood Late' orange fruit.

Orange 'Harwood Late'

Orange ‘Harwood Late’ is a superb late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. This reliable...

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Ulmus glabra horizontalis (Scotch Elm)

Ulmus glabra horizontalis is a variety of Scotch Elm which is grown for its broad canopy and colourful foliage. The leaves emerge a lime-green colour...

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Orange 'Washington Navel' orange fruit.

Orange 'Washington Navel'

The ‘Washington Navel’ orange is the most famous navel orange variety, celebrated for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and easy-to-peel skin. This...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Abutilon Orange

Abutilon Orange, commonly known as Chinese Lantern, Red Flowering Maple, or Parlour Maple, features showy, bright orange, lantern-shaped flowers...

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Acer platanoides Nigrum

Acer platanoides Nigrum, commonly known as the Plane-Leaved Maple or Norway Maple, is a medium sized, deciduous tree with fantastically coloured...

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A 'Fukumoto' Orange tree with orange fruit.

Orange 'Fukumoto'

How to grow Orange ‘Fukumoto’ in NZ

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Acer Esk Sunset (Eskimo Sunset Maple)

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset, commonly known as the Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple, is grown for its rich and colourful foliage. The lush leaves on...

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Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine)

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jessamine, this is an attractive, medium-sized shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It grows...

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'Cara Cara' orange fruit.

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...

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Orange 'Powell Navel' orange fruit.

Orange 'Powell Navel'

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is a premium late season navel variety renowned for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and long hanging ability on the tree...

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Blood Orange fruit with blood-red flesh.

Orange Blood Orange

Blood Orange is a highly distinctive citrus variety admired for its rich red flesh and sweet yet tangy flavour. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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'Navelina' orange fruit.

Orange 'Navelina'

Orange ‘Navelina’ is a superb early season navel orange variety known for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for New...

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Acer Autumn Red tree.

Acer Autumn Red (Acer rubrum Autumn Red)

Acer platanoides Autumn Red is a variety of the commonly known Plane-Laved Maple, and is a medium sized, deciduous tree with fantastically coloured...

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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.

Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant...

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Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' colourful flowers.

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star'

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive, burnt orange blooms are...

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Apricot Royal Rosa

Apricot Royal Rosa produces high yields of orange coloured fruit through summer. The fruit are medium sized, firm, sweet, and juicy. This deciduous...

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Apricot Trevatt

Apricot Trevatt produces high yields of orange fruit with a red blush in summer. The fruit are large sized, firm, sweet, and juicy. This deciduous...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily)

Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a variety of the commonly known, Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching...

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Crassula ovata (Money Tree)

Crassula ovata is a versatile plant ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering unique features and easy care.

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.

Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features...

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Choosing the Best Orange Tree Varieties for Your Garden

The climate in New Zealand is well-suited to growing oranges, provided you choose the appropriate variety for your local conditions. Some orange tree varieties excel in frost-free North Island gardens, while others tolerate cooler areas or coastal conditions. When selecting your orange tree, consider the fruit season (early, mid, or late), the flavour profile, and whether you prefer seedless oranges.

Early Season Orange Tree Varieties

For those who want to enjoy oranges earlier in the season, the Orange 'Washington Navel' is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners. This classic navel orange is well-known for its sweet flavour, easy-to-peel skin, and seedless fruit. It's ready to harvest in late spring and early summer, making it a reliable option for those who can’t wait for fresh oranges.

Mid and Late Season Orange Tree Varieties

Mid- to late-season orange tree varieties ensure you have fresh fruit throughout the warmer months. The Orange Barnfield is a robust, flavoursome variety that performs well in Kiwi gardens and delivers excellent yields. Another standout is the Orange 'Valencia', cherished for its juicy fruit and extended harvesting period—perfect for juicing and eating fresh.

If you’re after an especially late-producing tree, the Orange 'Harwood Late' keeps the orange season going into autumn. Its fruit is delicious and holds well on the tree, meaning you can pick oranges for longer.

Seedless Orange Tree Varieties

Many gardeners look for seedless orange tree varieties, ideal for easy eating and kid-friendly orchards. The Orange 'Best Seedless' is a standout, producing reliably seedless fruits with exceptional flavour and soft, easy-to-peel skins.

Planting and Caring for Orange Trees in New Zealand

All orange tree varieties benefit from a sunny, sheltered spot in your garden. Well-drained soil, regular feeding, and consistent watering ensure healthy growth and abundant fruiting. Consider mulching under your tree to retain moisture and suppress weeds, especially during dry periods.

Explore Our Range of Orange Tree Varieties

Browse our selection of orange tree varieties at the nursery to find the perfect fit for your garden. Whether you’re after a classic Orange 'Washington Navel', a juicy Orange 'Valencia', or a reliable Orange 'Best Seedless', we offer premium plants and expert advice. Visit our nursery or shop online and create a lush, fruit-filled garden with our curated range of orange tree varieties.

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