Tree characteristics The tree is compact and productive and has a similar growth habit to that of Lane Late. Autumn Gold navel trees are compatible with most trifoliate hybrid rootstocks , such as the citranges (Troyer and Carrizo) and Swingle citrumelo. Climate requirements Climatic suitability of Autumn Gold navel is for all navel production areas in South Africa. Origin and use Autumn Gold was a chance mutation that developed. Autumn Gold is a high quality late hanging citrus summer navel. Fruit Characteristics • The fruit size is similar to that of Lane Late navel under similar crop load conditions. • Time of maturity is later than Robyn and Lane Late navel. • The variety has higher juice content and a higher acid:Brix ratio than Lane Late. • Autumn Gold fruit has a small closed navel. • The fruit is less prone to granulation than Lane Late. • The fruit is not susceptible to creasing. • The Autumn Gold is a late navel selection identified on the property of Jack Pollock at Mourquong, NSW, Australia in 1957. • The Autumn Gold management rights in South Africa are owned by Topfruit and managed under contract by Citrogold (Pty) Ltd. Autumn Gold navel