Moro Blood Orange
Citrus sinensis 'Moro'
SKU
2665
Unique red fleshed orange that produces delightful flavored juice with a hint of raspberry. Highly ornamental tree with red blushed fruit borne in clusters near the outside of tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate-growing tree to 12 to 15 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown and grafted on Carrizo Citrange rootstock.
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9 - 10 Change
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
We no longer grow this plant
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SIT-rus si-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Lore | Citrus was first brought to Europe through Spain by Arab traders who found them in Asia. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 12-15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Design Ideas | This exceptional orange makes a fine small scale shade tree or an accent with high degree of fragrance and fruit color. Grow in a citrus orchard or insert into existing landscape. Great long range focal point or position to screen off undesirable land uses with it's evergreen foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Edible, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Edible |
Requires well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a citrus fertilizer in spring; repeat in fall.
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