Autumn Gold navel is a later ripening variety coming off the tree February to June, thus an invaluable pairing with the Washington, or 'classic' navel which typically ripens very late fall through the winter. Pairing a Washington navel orange with a summer ripening Valencia is still a sound practice for the availability of year round fruit, though Autumn Gold is frequently considered easier to peel than Valencia orange and more highly colored. Autumn Gold first spent some time in Australia before becoming available in the states in the 1990's. Your new tree from Clifton's Nursery will arrive at your door potted in its original soil and container for best results.