{"product_id":"moro-blood-orange-tree-valencia","title":"Moro Blood Orange Tree (Valencia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoro blood orange is an attractive tree with beautifully flavoured fruit. The medium sized fruit hang in clusters and when ripe the rind has a vibrant bright red blush. The Moro fruit has an intense flavour and deep red coloured flesh. It is the most colourful of the three blood oranges available in NZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoro is the earliest of the blood oranges to ripen, starting around July but the tree takes longer to reach maturity than other varieties, typically 4-5 years. The fruit, which has few to no seeds, holds for a long time on the tree but it can develop an off flavour if held for too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoro blood oranges tolerate some frost, but it is recommended to protect from heavy frosts and strong winds. Fertilise once or twice a year with citrus-specific fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Garden Range Moro has sold out for 2025. Order now for 2026. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther sizes still available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoro, Moro Blood Orange, Raspberry Orange, \u003ci\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/i\u003e 'Moro'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows to around 2.5m x 2m after 7-10 years but can be kept smaller with pruning.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright, glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-draining, rich in organic matter is ideal. Regular watering, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun is crucial for optimal fruit production and colour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense mix of orange and raspberry, with a hint of tartness and a unique berry-like aftertaste. More tart than traditional oranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly, starting around July and lasting through September. Fruit is smaller than \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/tarocco-blood-orange-tree-valencia-orange\"\u003eTarocco\u003c\/a\u003e but larger than the Sanguinello blood orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrized by chiefs for juice, cocktails, ice-creams and gelatos, and general cooking and baking. Beautiful eaten raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Citrus Direct","offers":[{"title":"Garden Range","offer_id":47662678147223,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Established Range","offer_id":47662678179991,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Standard Range (5L Pot)","offer_id":47662678212759,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Standard Range (14L Pot)","offer_id":47662678245527,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tall Standard Range","offer_id":47662678278295,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/citrus-trees-direct-moro-blood-orange-1.jpg?v=1776113726","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/hi\/products\/moro-blood-orange-tree-valencia","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}