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Red Navel (Cara Cara)
The Red Navel (Cara Cara) tree has a compact growth habit and subtle leaf variegation; the cambium area of fruit stems and bark in some trees is reddish in color. The fruit is attractive in salads due to its near crimson flesh.
Selections available at the Immokalee Foundation:
N-DPI-104(stg-51-11X-E): The Cara Cara Navel (Venezuelan Red Navel) is a red-fleshed navel with internal color comparable to the Flame or Star Ruby grapefruit. Cara Cara was introduced from Venezuela by Dr. Al Krezdorn and was distributed as clean stock by the Florida Department of Agriculture in June 1987. The quality is comparable with other standard navels, and yields may be slightly better. Season is October-November. Fruit size is medium to small, navel opening is quite variable.
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 1999
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Bureau of Citrus Budwood Registration
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