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Yes — it is possible to place a small order of Fisher navel orange trees from TreeSource, although availability, minimum order quantity, and lead time will depend on current nursery inventory, production status, and rootstock choice. Here’s how it generally works:

Because Fisher is a less common or heritage early-navel selection, the nursery may run it as part of a broader propagation plan rather than maintaining large general inventory. If you order early and specify your interest in Fisher navel orange trees, we can check whether Citrus Liners or Large Pot trees are available or schedule a small-run propagation for you. For smaller-scale plantings, the company often accommodates orders by grouping with other varieties or growing on shared rootstock runs to meet clean stock standards and shipping protocols.

When placing a small order, consider factors such as desired rootstock (you’ll want to discuss suitable options with us), site preparation timing (so trees arrive when you’re ready to plant), and shipping logistics (TreeSource uses palletized triwall boxes for tree protection).

Be sure to ask about minimum order numbers, shipping schedules, and estimated arrival dates. In many cases, smaller orchardists or specialty growers may be able to order Fisher trees with as few as dozens of trees, depending on availability and location.

Fisher is considered an early navel, but in practical field experience its ideal harvest window typically falls in December, once the rind has fully colored on the tree. While internal maturity often arrives earlier in the fall, growers generally wait for full peel color development, making December the preferred harvest timing for consistent pack quality and market appearance.

Fisher navel oranges grow best in USDA Zones 9–10, where winters are mild and warm days with cool nights supporting early color and sweetness.

For Fisher navel orange trees, use light structural pruning to keep the canopy open and evenly lit. Remove crossing wood and upright water-shoots, and maintain a balanced shape after harvest. Avoid heavy cuts; steady, selective pruning preserves fruit size, early color, and consistent cropping.

For Fisher Navel oranges, Carrizo remains the preferred rootstock because it provides balanced vigor, reliable establishment, and good fruit size in traditional navel-growing soils. Trifoliate is also recommended where growers want a more compact canopy, easier size control, and better internal light for color development. In addition, trifoliate rootstocks offer improved cold and frost tolerance, making them a smart choice in cooler microclimates or blocks where frost protection is a consideration.