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Lane Late navel orange fruit growing on a citrus tree

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Lane Late navel orange

Citrus sinensis ‘Lane Late’

A late-season navel that extends fresh orange harvest after standard navels have finished.

EdibleLate harvestSeedlessNavel orange
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Landscape layersLower canopy
Mature sizeUsually 10–20 ft tall and wide; rootstock and pruning change final size
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b
Special categoriesEDIBLE
Hardiness guidanceTypically USDA 9–11; frost tolerance varies by cultivar and microclimate
Winter chillNone
Typical harvestJanuary through spring in the low desert

Right plant, right place

Will Lane Late navel orange grow at your Arizona property?

Plant in fast-draining soil with the graft union above grade. Keep mulch away from the trunk and avoid lawn irrigation at the root crown.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun; young trunks and exposed scaffold limbs need sunburn protection

Water

Irrigation

Deep, regular irrigation with drying between cycles; expand the wetted zone as the canopy grows

Fruit set

Pollination

Self-fruitful

Harvest

How to use it

Fresh eating

Planting & stewardship

How to help Lane Late navel orange thrive

  1. 1

    Verify both the named cultivar and rootstock on the nursery tag before planting.

  2. 2

    Whitewash newly exposed bark and protect cold-sensitive trees during hard freezes.

  3. 3

    Feed in several light applications during the active season rather than one heavy dose.

  4. 4

    Let fruit color and flavor—not a calendar date alone—confirm harvest readiness.

Seasonal availability

Find it through the community order.

Offered through Permascaping’s seasonal wholesale citrus preorder; exact sizes, rootstocks, and inventory change each year.