Cara Cara oranges are a type of winter orange known for their candy like flavor, low acidity, and pinkish-red flesh, similar to the color of pink grapefruit. Cara Cara oranges are round to slightly oval, from three to four inches in diameter, with medium to thick rind that is bright orange in color and features a slightly rough texture. Underneath the rind is a spongy white pith, the fruit itself is seedless.
Cara Cara Navel Orange
Citrus Sinensis
Cara Cara Navel Orange
Cara Cara oranges are a type of winter orange known for their candy like flavor, low acidity, and pinkish-red flesh, similar to the color of pink grapefruit. Cara Cara oranges are round to slightly oval, from three to four inches in diameter, with medium to thick rind that is bright orange in color and features a slightly rough texture. Underneath the rind is a spongy white pith, the fruit itself is seedless.
| Plant Type | Fruit, Perennial, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Early Spring, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 8-20ft. |
| Spread | 8ft. |
| Spacing | 5ft |
| Characteristics | Edible, Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | |
| Tolerance | |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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