Moro Blood Orange Tree

The Blood Orange is a striking citrus tree known for its deep red flesh, rich flavor, and ornamental beauty. With its unique color and balance of sweetness and berry-like tang, it’s a favorite for fresh eating, juicing, and gourmet recipes.

Growing Zones
-In-Ground: USDA Zones 9–11 (protect from hard freezes; less cold-hardy than satsumas).
-In Containers/Patios: USDA Zones 4–11 (bring indoors or into a protected space during winter).

Tree Size
-In-Ground: Mature size about 12–15 ft tall and wide.
-In Containers: Easily maintained at 6–8 ft with pruning — perfect for patios and smaller gardens.
-At Shipping: 4×9 inch pot size, 2–3 ft height (will vary!).

Light & Care
-Full sun (6–8 hours daily) for best fruit color and sweetness.
-Plant in well-draining soil; use a large pot with drainage holes if container-grown.
-Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid overwatering.
-Fertilize with a quality citrus fertilizer during the growing season.

Fruit Details
-Ripening Time: Mid-season — typically December through March, depending on climate.
Fruit Traits:
-Medium-sized, round fruit with orange rind often blushed with red
-Deep crimson to burgundy flesh, rich in anthocyanins
-Juicy, sweet-tart flavor with hints of raspberry or berry-like notes
-Mostly seedless, easy to peel
-Self-Fertile: One tree will produce fruit on its own.
-Grafted: Grown on hardy rootstock for reliability and earlier fruiting.

Why Customers Love It
-Unique red flesh and striking appearance — a showstopper in the citrus world.
-Distinctive sweet flavor with a berry-like twist.
-Excellent for fresh eating, juicing, cocktails, and desserts.
-Compact tree size works in both landscapes and containers.
-Adds ornamental beauty with fragrant blossoms, glossy green leaves, and colorful fruit.

🚫 Shipping Restrictions
We cannot ship citrus trees to California, Texas, Florida, or Arizona due to agricultural regulations.
Orders placed from these states will be canceled and a $5 cancellation fee will be withheld to cover processing fees that Etsy does not refund to sellers.

Shipping Info:
• We ship healthy, well rooted plants direct from USDA Hardiness Zone 9
• We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or the U.S. Territories 
• Shipments go out on Tuesdays ONLY. Orders placed on Sunday & Monday will be sent with the next week's Tuesday Shipment.
• We do not ship live plants during extreme weather conditions
• Leaves may experience slight wilt or yellowing in transit but will bounce back quickly with proper care.
• Please consult our shipping & return policies for more detail