annoying Moro Blood Orange
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Moro Blood Orange - finally got one....!
Comments (190)First time Gardner, I can answer that. It's technically probably a 'semi' dwarf. But in a container kept tree we can limit size by pruning roots and tops. There are grafted trees regarded more as 'dwarf' that are on Flying Dragon rootstock. But even those can grow to become a proper little tree. I have some on their own roots that I limit their overall size by pruning them pretty aggressively in the early spring. (I also prune the roots back to keep them in the same sized containers) By offering root space the tops tend to grow much better. Citrus grow so quickly in just a couple months they can add back 4ft of growth! Grafted trees tend to grow slower though but still need pruned to maintain a shorter bushy type shape. Hope that helps explain a bit more....See MoreI have a few Moro Blood orange seeds for trade
Comments (0)looking for Papaver Somniferum...See MoreMoro Blood Oranges
Comments (6)Laura, Jan, and Steve, thank you. Yeah, I leave this tree outside as long as possible to try and get the good coloration. If the weather were just a tad bit milder, I'm sure the color would be even better. Steve, the flavor was excellent. Just the right amount of orange acidity and sweetness, just a hint of that wineberry flavor. In short, a very good orange - probably the best orange I've had in the past year's cycle. Josh...See MoreMoro blood orange harvest will be great this year!!!
Comments (33)Thanks, Evan! It probably is the difference in climate, since it is definitely colder up here in the foothills. I leave my Moro outside as long as possible so that it gets as much time in the 30F's as I feel it can tolerate. This season, it actually got a light snow. Also, I've held off harvesting them for as long as possible. Josh...See Moreponcirusguy6b452xx
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