'Powell Navel' Orange

How to grow Orange ‘Powell Navel’ in NZ

To grow Orange ‘Powell Navel’ in NZ, choose a sunny, warm, and sheltered site with free draining soil. This orange variety thrives in frost free conditions but can also be grown in large containers with protection during cooler months. Water regularly, particularly in dry spells, and feed with citrus fertiliser in spring and summer to encourage strong growth and fruiting. With the right care, Orange ‘Powell Navel’ establishes well and provides generous late season harvests.

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ care tips

Caring for Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is straightforward and rewarding. Keep watering consistent during flowering and fruiting to maximise yield and fruit quality. Feed with a quality citrus fertiliser twice yearly to boost growth and improve fruit production. Light pruning after harvest helps maintain shape and airflow through the canopy. Monitor for pests such as aphids and scale, treating if required. With the right care, Orange ‘Powell Navel’ delivers excellent fruit each season.

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ size, spacing, and growth rate

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ typically reaches 3–4 metres tall with a similar spread, making it well suited to medium and large gardens. Space trees 3–4 metres apart when planting to provide airflow and room for growth. Growth is moderate, and the tree establishes strongly within a few seasons. Once mature, Orange ‘Powell Navel’ produces reliable crops of sweet, seedless fruit that extend the citrus harvest window in NZ gardens.

Landscaping uses for Orange ‘Powell Navel’

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is an excellent choice for home orchards, lifestyle blocks, and gardens where fresh citrus is desired. Its evergreen foliage and fragrant blossoms provide ornamental appeal, while the fruit adds colour and flavour in late season. Plant it as a specimen tree in a sunny lawn, include it in a mixed citrus collection, or grow it in a large patio container. Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is both practical and attractive for NZ gardens.

Why buy Orange ‘Powell Navel’ from The Plant Company?

Purchasing Orange ‘Powell Navel’ from The Plant Company ensures you receive a strong, healthy tree grown in NZ conditions. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we are dedicated to supplying only premium quality plants. Each Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is carefully nurtured and packaged to arrive safely. With expert advice and fast nationwide delivery, The Plant Company is your best source for adding this exceptional citrus tree to your garden.