What is the proper way to take care of a mature naval orange tree?

I just bought a house with a fruit bearing naval orange tree. I do not know how to take care of it and the fruit is very sweet. I would hate for something to happen to it.

What is the proper way to take care of a mature naval orange tree?
Since you have an established tree there's very little involved in maintaining other than to irrigate (keep soil moist NOT saturated), fertilize and do some periodic pruning.





Citrus fertilizers should be balanced such as a 10-10-10 or a 15-5-15 with about 2% magnesium (Mg), 1 to 2% iron (Fe), about 0.5% manganese (Mn), and some copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and boron (B). Just spread the fertilizer under the tree and water in.





Limited pruning should be done to remove dead branches, any branches that are rubbing or crossing one another and to eliminate those juvenille shoots that might emerge.





If you live in an area where frost is of concern and temperatures are expected to drop below 28 degrees, you should cover your tree with an old bedspread/sheet-- DO NOT use plastic in this situation since plastic touching leaves will prevent them from transpiring. You can also turn on your sprinkler to water under your tree (not overhead) at around 2 or 3 AM (turn off at sunrise) in the morning so that the warmth of the water will rise and protect the tree.





Hope this information was helpful. GOOD LUCK!





(certified professional crop consultant with a degree in plant science)
Reply:if it is a mature naval orange tree, then it has served it's country well and should be retired with full pension from the navy

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