Carney 2 US 942 Sweet Orange

The Carney 2 Sweet Orange grafted on US-942 Citrandarin rootstock represents an advanced citrus selection designed for enhanced disease resistance and superior fruit production. This early season sweet orange combines mature, certified budwood with a proven trifoliate orange hybrid rootstock to deliver excellent fruit quality and improved tree health. The application of agricultural sciences has played a crucial role in advancing citrus breeding and disease management, particularly in the development of early season sweet oranges like Carney 2.

Carney 2’s breeding background reflects ongoing early season orange projects that have focused on evaluating and propagating hybrid seedlings, including those derived from mandarin hybrid and australian desert lime crosses, to enhance HLB tolerance and overall performance.

Key Features:

• Early ripening sweet orange variety with potential first-season fruiting

• US-942 Citrandarin rootstock provides enhanced disease resistance and yield efficiency

• Grafted with mature buds for faster fruit development

• Suitable for commercial growers seeking reliable citrus varieties

• Combines Sunki mandarin resilience with trifoliate orange durability

• Carney 2 has been evaluated alongside other early season sweet oranges and mid season sweet orange selections in field trials to assess juice quality and disease resistance

Growing Specifications:

• Available in 3-gallon containers for easy transplanting

• Recommended fruit removal for first 2 years to establish strong root system

• Performs well in diverse growing conditions with proper rootstock support

• Trees budded on disease-resistant foundation for long-term productivity

Existing field trees and seed derived cultivars are regularly assessed, and all the trees in trial blocks are monitored for fruit quality, tree health, and HLB tolerance.

Taste: The dark orange flesh is firm, juicy, and full of flavor.

Tree size: 12 - 15 ft tall

Fruit size: 2 - 3 inches in diameter

Seeds per fruit: Moderately seedy

Season: November - January 

Zones: 9 - 11