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Moro Blood Orange Tree

Citrus sinensis 'Moro'
$12999
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$20 $49.99 $29.99
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$100 $129.99 $44.99
$130 $149.99 $48.99
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Plant Highlights

Moro Blood Orange Tree highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Citrus sinensis 'Moro'
  • Growing Zones
    8-11 (Patio 4-11)
  • Mature Height
    7 - 10 feet
  • Mature Spread
    7 -10 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Low Once Established
  • Soil
    Well-Drained Acidic
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    White
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    After Fruiting
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring
  • Harvest Time
    Mid Season

As the #1 variety of Blood Orange grown in the United States, the Moro Blood Orange Tree (Citrus sinensis 'Moro') is a true standout! It features dependable, deep red coloring that is achieved in USDA zones 8 - 11. This is superior to other Blood Orange varieties that only produce deep red flesh in perfect conditions.

The fragrant white blossoms are divinely scented and the glossy evergreen leaves make this a fantastic tree all year round! An Italian Orange, Moro has a rich, tropical flavor and deep red flesh. The red-colored flesh will continue to deepen when kept cold in storage where it will hold for about 3 weeks ready to eat. Quite ornamental, its peel is usually blushed with a beautiful burgundy color.

Vivid Moro offers a delicious, almost tropical experience! Very high Vitamin C, potassium and carotene content, its flavor has a hint of raspberry with tropical overtones and is a bit sweeter than others. When the fruit matures, the flesh is deep red and usually seedless. The fruit hangs for a long time and continues to get deeper in color!

Planting and Application:

Moro Blood Orange is used in a variety of different ways from marmalades to gelatos and sorbets. Include some slices in your morning smoothie for a healthy blast of flavor and color. It's great in salads and sliced on a cheese platter. Of course, fresh off the tree is also popular! There is nothing better than homegrown fruit!

Outdoors, Moro are beautiful accents and specimen trees. Keep potted on a porch or patio during warm weather, then move your tree indoors and place it in a sunroom or well-lit, protected patio for the winter. If inside, place it near a sunny window, and you may need to provide extra artificial lighting to support the ripening fruit.

  • Very Healthy Dark Red Fruit
  • Dependable Blood-Red Flesh
  • Deeply Pigmented Flesh
  • Sweet & Juicy
  • Mid-Season & Long Hang Time

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Oranges need full sun locations with good air circulation, favoring the morning sun. Plant in well-drained soil that's moderately moist and on the acidic side, allowing the roots to dry out slightly between waterings. Grow all Citrus on the dry side, ensuring that container plants have several drainage holes and a loose, acidic soil mixture. Add a layer of mulch over the root system.

Protecting Container Citrus From Cold

If you're growing these tropical trees in the ground in USDA zones 8, they need to be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the worst of the chill. If a spot like that is unavailable, then you are better off planting in a large, deep container, likewise, for USDA zones 7 and under, plan on bringing your tree indoors for the winter. A rolling plant pot will help with moving your tree around and you can prune these trees to any size to keep them manageable.

In borderline growing zones, begin slowly acclimating your tree indoors or into a protected location, eventually moving your tree inside in bright indirect sun for the winter if the temperatures in your area ever dip below that 40F range. In spring, reverse this process and begin acclimating your tree to again be back out in the full sun all summer. This reduces stress and leaf drop.

Like all of our Citrus, these trees are a minimum of three years old, have extensive branching, and have some of the largest root systems available. We take pride in delivering you the highest quality Citrus Trees with healthy roots and full, well-established stems and foliage.

You'll want to plan to repot them every 3 to 4 years. Always shift to the next size container and avoid going too much larger than the current pot size.

If you are a foodie, you'll want to add the productive and dramatic colored Moro Blood Orange tree to your collection! Order yours at NatureHills.com today!

Moro Blood Orange Tree
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Moro Blood Orange Tree

From $11999 $14999

As the #1 variety of Blood Orange grown in the United States, the Moro Blood Orange Tree (Citrus sinensis 'Moro') is a true standout! It features dependable, deep red coloring that is achieved in USDA zones 8 - 11. This is superior to other Blood Orange varieties that only produce deep red flesh in perfect conditions.

The fragrant white blossoms are divinely scented and the glossy evergreen leaves make this a fantastic tree all year round! An Italian Orange, Moro has a rich, tropical flavor and deep red flesh. The red-colored flesh will continue to deepen when kept cold in storage where it will hold for about 3 weeks ready to eat. Quite ornamental, its peel is usually blushed with a beautiful burgundy color.

Vivid Moro offers a delicious, almost tropical experience! Very high Vitamin C, potassium and carotene content, its flavor has a hint of raspberry with tropical overtones and is a bit sweeter than others. When the fruit matures, the flesh is deep red and usually seedless. The fruit hangs for a long time and continues to get deeper in color!

Planting and Application:

Moro Blood Orange is used in a variety of different ways from marmalades to gelatos and sorbets. Include some slices in your morning smoothie for a healthy blast of flavor and color. It's great in salads and sliced on a cheese platter. Of course, fresh off the tree is also popular! There is nothing better than homegrown fruit!

Outdoors, Moro are beautiful accents and specimen trees. Keep potted on a porch or patio during warm weather, then move your tree indoors and place it in a sunroom or well-lit, protected patio for the winter. If inside, place it near a sunny window, and you may need to provide extra artificial lighting to support the ripening fruit.

  • Very Healthy Dark Red Fruit
  • Dependable Blood-Red Flesh
  • Deeply Pigmented Flesh
  • Sweet & Juicy
  • Mid-Season & Long Hang Time

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Oranges need full sun locations with good air circulation, favoring the morning sun. Plant in well-drained soil that's moderately moist and on the acidic side, allowing the roots to dry out slightly between waterings. Grow all Citrus on the dry side, ensuring that container plants have several drainage holes and a loose, acidic soil mixture. Add a layer of mulch over the root system.

Protecting Container Citrus From Cold

If you're growing these tropical trees in the ground in USDA zones 8, they need to be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the worst of the chill. If a spot like that is unavailable, then you are better off planting in a large, deep container, likewise, for USDA zones 7 and under, plan on bringing your tree indoors for the winter. A rolling plant pot will help with moving your tree around and you can prune these trees to any size to keep them manageable.

In borderline growing zones, begin slowly acclimating your tree indoors or into a protected location, eventually moving your tree inside in bright indirect sun for the winter if the temperatures in your area ever dip below that 40F range. In spring, reverse this process and begin acclimating your tree to again be back out in the full sun all summer. This reduces stress and leaf drop.

Like all of our Citrus, these trees are a minimum of three years old, have extensive branching, and have some of the largest root systems available. We take pride in delivering you the highest quality Citrus Trees with healthy roots and full, well-established stems and foliage.

You'll want to plan to repot them every 3 to 4 years. Always shift to the next size container and avoid going too much larger than the current pot size.

If you are a foodie, you'll want to add the productive and dramatic colored Moro Blood Orange tree to your collection! Order yours at NatureHills.com today!

Plant Size

  • 4x4x9 Inch Container 1-2 Feet
  • #3 Container
  • 5x5x12 Inch Container 2-3 Feet
  • 5x5x12 Inch Container
  • #5 Container
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