The Parent Naval Orange of Riverside, California

Originally planted in 1873, this tree has given life to many citruses we have in our wonderful state of California. Officially a CA Historic Landmark.

One of two original Navel Orange trees planted in 1873 that spawned California's entire citrus industry. Navel oranges have no seeds, so cuttings from original trees were used to start navel orange groves in So. Cal., and an industry grew. Every navel orange grown and eaten in California is a descendant of this tree.