My Navel Oranges Are About 2″ In Diameter And Are Splitting Open. 30 Year Old Tree Never Had This Problem.

Question

Have 2 Navel orange trees 10′ apart. 30 plus years old. One tree next to my house the one I’m having issues with is away from the house. Always has smaller oranges than the other 3″ tops. The other tree 3-5″ fruit. Fruit ripe around late dec. to early January.

Answer 1

The tree probably had some environmental stressors this year. This article should help:

https://homeorchard.ucanr.edu/8038.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/oranges-splitting.htm