Moro Blood Orange

The Moro Blood Orange Tree

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Moro blood oranges have the most consistent red flesh color and greatest fruit yield among blood oranges. While sufficient for juicing, the Sanguinello is the juiciest blood orange. It can be said that Moro blood oranges are the bloodiest of blood oranges.

These oranges need cooler weather in order for the blood color to appear.  This is evident when comparing how they grow in Florida versus a hot season in Southern California. An orange may be completely ripe but show very little red color in Southern Cali because of the temperature.

Basic Information

Common Name	Moro Blood Orange
Botanical Name	Citrus sinensis ‘Moro’
Location of Origin	Siracusa, Sicily
USDA Zones	9-11
Can be grown in containers?	Yes

Fruit Characteristics

Fruit Size	Small
Fruit Shape	Round
Fruit Flavor	Sweet, not as sweet as other blood oranges
Rind Thickness	Average
Rind Texture	Smooth, slightly pitted
Rind Color	Reddish Orange
Flesh Color	Burgundy
Easy to Peel?	Average
Seeds	Low-seeded

Tree Details

Has Thorns?	Yes, fairly small
Foliage Color	Green
Foliage Size	Large
Flower Color	White
Flower Size	Medium-large
Mature Tree Height in Ground	8′ – 12′
Fruit Bearing Age	3 – 4 years old
Alternate Bearing?	No
Heat to Sweeten Fruit?	Yes

Growing Conditions

Temperature	Hardy to 32 ºF
Self-fertile?	Yes
Sunlight Required	Full Sun
Bloom Season in Minnesota	Summer
Harvest Season in Minnesota	Late Winter
Average Spring/Summer Watering	Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot
Average Fall/Winter Watering	Once every 3 weeks

Guides for Growing in Containers

• Citrus In Containers
• Citrus Care
• Fertilizing Citrus Trees
• Repotting
• Citrus Pests
• Fungus Issues

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