Saturday, April 28, 2012

What's Blooming in April? Navel Orange

Navel Orange, but I don't know the variety. This is one of the few plants that was here when we moved in. It was not doing well then. It's turned into a pretty nice tree with regular water.  This tree does get a little white fly, but it's not too bad.  I love the scent of the blossoms!

Did you ever wonder how they grow oranges if there aren't seeds?  You can't just plant a navel tree seed!  They start all navel trees by grafting or cuttings. All navel orange trees are technically from one tree that grew mutated oranges with no seeds.  Grafting is done by cutting the trunk and a branch from the desired type is placed carefully in place and held together until the plant heals itself.  The same is done with roses.  Strong roots plus desired top equals a great plant!

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