Description: Moro Blood Orange Tree Moro Blood Oranges become mature in early winter through early spring and should be harvested when they develop full color and flavor. You can perform several tests of the fruit to determine if they are ready for picking; look for a waxy shine of the peel, gently squeeze the Moro Blood orange and see if it has begun to soften or do a taste test. If the fruit has reached its optimum flavor and juice, or when your taste buds are splashed with sweet orange taste tinged with raspberry overtones, then you can start harvesting. However, if the fruit you test is not yet fully flavored do not pick the other fruits since they do not sweeten once harvested.The Moro Blood Orange Tree is an evergreen citrus tree of average vigor and size and a round top. These citrus trees have creamy white blossoms that diffuse a delicious scent reminiscent of the exotic tropics which turn into round, medium-sized fruits in clusters of three of more.The Moro Blood Orange Tree with botanical name Citrus sinensis ‘Moro’, is an evergreen citrus tree that produces sweet, juicy red-blood oranges best grown in USDA growing zones 8 – 11. Moro Blood Orange Trees are of average vigor and size, with a round top and somewhat spreading growth habit. As most citrus trees, the Blood Orange trees thrive in tropical to subtropical climates where temperatures are warm and the winter cold is moderate.The Blood Orange Tree is a hybrid between a pomelo and a tangerine. The Moro Blood orange tree variety is believed to have originated as a bud mutation of “Sanguinello Moscato” at the beginning of the 19th century in the Lentini Province of Siracusa, Sicily.Blood Orange Trees produce creamy white blossoms that diffuse a delicious scent reminiscent of the exotic tropics. Once successfully pollinated, the beautiful blooms then turn into round, medium-sized fruits in clusters of three of more.The Moro Blood Orange Tree fruit is the most common pigmented orange distributed in the United States. The medium-sized round fruits are the most colorful of all blood oranges with their deep red flesh and outer skin having a bright red blush. The fruit have a furrowed base, flattened apex, faint or inconspicuous areole, and few seeds if any. The rind of blood oranges are medium-thick, moderately adherent, and slightly pebbled. The flesh of Moro blood oranges is deep red, almost violet-red, has flavor that is stronger and more aromatic than other oranges, and has a distinct, sweet taste with a hint of raspberry.!!!!Damaged leaves or small branch breakage can be a normal part of the shipping process and does not affect the health of the plant. Just trim off any damaged leaves or stems and the tree will grow new leaves. If you receive a tree that has been damaged by the shipping carrier, or arrives in poor condition, please save the packaging and contact us immediately. You must contact us within three days of the arrival of the damaged tree. We require photos of the entire tree and the container along with a photo of the box the tree was shipped in. Once we receive photos of the tree and box we will be happy to resolve your issue. Plants are living things and will need proper care and nutrients to acclimate to their new environments. Neglect or purchasing plants that are not suitable for your growing zone or soil type are not included in this guarantee.PaymentPayment accepted through Paypal.Shipping We do not offer local pickup or combines shipping. We do not ship to APO's. We shipping to PO Boxes. We only ship to the lower 48 states and do not ship to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and MiquelonReturn We want you to be happy with your purchase. You may return items in its original condition within 30 days. Please to process a return.
Price: 205.95 USD
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-23T13:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Temperate
Common Name: Moro Blood Orange Tree
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Running
MPN: Moro Blood Orange Tree
Soil Type: Loam
Personalize: No
Growth Stage: Vegetative
Genus: Citrus
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 3-4 ft
Foliage: Broadleaf
Features: Evergreen, Potted
Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe
Room: Patio
Color: Orange
Set Includes: Flower Pot
Brand: Ya
Season of Interest: Spring, Winter
Plant Form: Potted plant
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Fruits & Fruit Trees
Watering: Medium
Growth Rate: Medium
Sunlight: Full Sun
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States