Dwarf Washington Navel vs Dwarf Valencia Seedless (forum)

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I'm planning on planting an orange tree in my backyard in Melbourne and am wondering which variety is best. I'd like it to grow to about 2 metres high and 1.5 metres wide. Of course I will be able to prune it but would rather one that isn't too large.

Which variety is best? Best tasting fruit etc

Also, apparently the Washington Navel's oranges may drop from the tree and split. If so, would I be better off getting a Dwarf Valencia Seedless?

Daleys stocks both so maybe they have first hand experience?

Thanks,

Jon

Time: 26th January 2009 11:22am

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Descriptions from Daleys


Dwarf Orange - Valencia Seedless
This seedless orange is a bud sport of the Valencia, maturing a little earlier, its a heavy cropper and good juicing variety. Attractive compact tree. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.

Dwarf Orange - Washington Navel
The oldest and most popular navel grown in Australia. Has excellent skin colour and taste, and usually produces round fruit. Is inclined to drop fruit and split in some climates. The dwarf rootstock, flying dragon modifies the top growth making this a dwarf plant that is ideal to use planted out or as a pot specimen.


Anybody know which time of year these will be in stock?

Jon

Time: 26th January 2009 11:24am

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Bob says...
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They harvest at different times of year.

So you need both.

I grow the Cara Cara aka Ruby Navel.

Bob

Time: 26th January 2009 1:16pm

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I'm not really worried if I only get harvest at some times of the year as I have pretty limited space. Which is better quality and around the above size?

Jon

Time: 26th January 2009 1:20pm

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