GRAFTED Moro Blood Orange Grafted Citrus Tree for containers [GC018]
GRAFTED Citrus Tree Moro Blood OrangeThe blood orange is a mutation of a orange (Citrus sinensis) with crimson, blood-colored flesh. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of a red pigment, anthocyanin common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits.The Moro, a recent addition to the blood orange family, and is the most colorful of the three types, with a deep purple flesh and reddish orange rind. The flavor is stronger and the aroma is more intense than a normal orange.This fruit has a distinct, sweet flavor with a hint of raspberry particular to blood oranges. So no matter where you live, a citrus tree will add a sweet fragrance, delicious fruit, and ornamental appeal to your home or garden.We offer only the top choice of easy to grow Grafted Citrus varieties for your home patio/container garden.A grafted citrus, is a tree that will not get over 6-7 feet tall at maturity, but yet will bear full sized fruit. This way you can grow it outdoors for the summer, and if need be if you live in a cold climate, move it indoors for the winter.Grafted citrus trees make wonderful container plants, never needing larger than a 5 gallon pot at maturity at 3 years.These trees will begin flowering in the Spring, thus starting their fruiting cycle for you. Your citrus tree will be shipped in a 5 inch growers pot(not bare rooted - your roots will be in potting medium), awaiting you to repot it into a one gallon pot within 90 days of arrival.TREE SIZE: 12 to 16 inches from the top of the tube.These trees will start bearing fruit in one year.