Plant Database
Lane Late Navel Orange Tree
Orange ‘Lane Late’
The Lane Late Navel Orange is the secret to enjoying fresh, sweet navels long after the standard season has ended. This remarkable late-ripening variety holds its fruit beautifully on the tree into late spring and even early summer, providing a prolonged harvest of high-quality, seedless eating oranges.
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A late-season, seedless navel orange that extends the navel harvest by months.
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Fruit has excellent quality: a smooth, easy-to-peel rind and sweet, flavorful, low-acid flesh that holds its flavor exceptionally well on the tree.
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A self-pollinating, evergreen tree of moderate size, similar to other navels.
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Ripens very late in the season, typically from late spring into early summer (April-June, sometimes later), long after other navels are finished.
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Fruit has exceptional “hang time” without losing quality or becoming puffy, allowing for a flexible and extended picking period.
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The perfect solution for those who want fresh navels well into summer.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Sweet, well-balanced, and classic navel flavor. Acidity drops as it hangs, resulting in a very sweet, low-acid profile in late season.
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Texture: Holds juice and firmness well, even with extended hang time.
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Best Uses: The ultimate late-season fresh eating orange. Ideal for enjoying when no other navels are available.