• The Parent Washington Navel Orange Tree is a tree grown by Eliza Tibbets in Riverside, California, in 1873.
  • ...Eliza Tibbets and commend her good work in planting at Riverside in 1873, THE FIRST WASHINGTON NAVEL ORANGE TREES in California, native to Bahia...
  • Washington navel oranges ripen in the late fall and early winter, but these oranges will hold well on the tree for up to three months after maturing with no sacrifice...
  • It was only with the introduction of Eliza Tibbets’ Washington Navel Orange Tree that the seedless fruits we know today became the industry standard.
  • It goes by names such as "Riverside Navel", "Bahia", and "Washington" and established itself in the United States from twelve grafted Brazilian trees around 1870.
  • The Washington Navel was introduced back in the 1870’s and has remained as the most widely planted citrus fruit in California. In addition to navel oranges, we...
  • Over time, the surrounding community of Riverside was enriched through growing vast groves of these new Washington navel orange trees...
  • Every navel orange eaten, shipped, or sold owes its origin to two trees planted in Riverside, CA in 1873.
  • Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, the Washington Navel Orange Tree is an excellent choice for its ease of growth and bountiful harvest.
  • ...3, 1932, Mission Inn, Riverside, All Year Club Handwritten at edge of negative: 2563 P3 Navel orange tree in fenced octagonal enclosure in courtyard of Mission...