Citrus — Blood Orange
Citrus sinensis 'Blood Orange'
Blood Orange - Citrus sinensis 'Blood Orange'
A highly distinctive orange with crimson coloured skin and sweet fruit.There are three types of Blood orange - Tarocco, Snguinello and the Moro which ripen in late Winter to early Spring.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Late Winter to early Spring.
Fruit size: Smaller than average.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Crimson 'blood' coloured skin. Usually pitted. Orange at maturity with a light pink blush.
Flesh colour: Red.
Flavour: Juicy and sweet, very pleasant flavour.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage: Cold storage.
Storage period: Several months.
Yield: Very productive, 3 or more in clusters.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Spreading and round topped.
Flower: Highly fragrant white Spring blossom.
Height: Small 3-6m approximately.
Leaf colour: shiny deep green foliage.
Growing conditions: Requires full sun and good drainage. Try to keep from extreme weather.
Harvest notes: Fruit takes 10-12 months to turn orange.
Comments: Can be grown in pots.
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