How California’s Famous Orange Tree Sparked a Citrus Boom  | Lost LA

A single tree helped launch California’s citrus industry. In Riverside, Nathan visits the original Washington navel orange tree, a living artifact that helped spark Southern California’s citrus boom in the late 19th century. Its introduction transformed the region’s economy, linking local agriculture to global markets. Today, the tree still stands as a symbol of innovation, preservation, and the agricultural roots that shaped California. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NNzJ4T Love PBS SoCal? Your support keeps the programs you love alive. Donate today: https://bit.ly/you-tube-donation ~~~~~~ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3wiFfZ2 Follow us: Instagram:   / pbssocal   TikTok:   / pbssocal   Facebook:   / pbssocal   Sign-up for our Newsletter: https://www.pbssocal.org/newsletter #Citrus #CitrusEconomy #CaliforniaEconomy #NavelOrange #ParentWashingtonNavelOrangeTree #UCRiverside #LostLA #NathanMasters #history #LosAngeles