{"product_id":"moro-blood-orange","title":"Moro Blood Orange","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoro Blood Orange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Moro Blood Orange originated in the early 1900s near Lentini, in the province of Syracuse, Sicily, and is believed to be a bud sport of the older Sanguinello blood orange. Along with the Tarocco and the Sanguinello, it is one of the three classic Italian blood oranges, and it is the most widely grown blood orange in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Moro has the deepest color of any blood orange. Its flesh ranges from crimson to deep burgundy and can be nearly purple in a cold year, and its orange rind often carries a red blush. The color comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidant pigments found in blueberries and red grapes. The flavor is sweet and bold, with a distinctive raspberry or berry note that sets it apart from ordinary oranges. Moro is outstanding for fresh eating, makes a striking ruby-red juice, and is a favorite of chefs for salads, cocktails, sorbets, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt North Florida Citrus Nursery, our Moro trees benefit from our location. Blood orange pigment develops with cool winter nights, and North Florida’s climate helps bring out the dramatic color the variety is known for, color that is often lacking in fruit grown in warmer southern regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree Size (as shipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–36 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Tree Size (10 yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 feet tall, 8–12 feet wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember – February\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds Per Fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafted – Standard Rootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, well-drained soil, regular watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°F (moderately hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing quirk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior color varies from year to year with the number of cool nights before harvest. The colder the winter, the redder the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Florida Citrus Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67689424322745,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/2708\/4729\/files\/moro-blood-orange-tree-middle-1767386331432-74945004.jpg?v=1791732501","url":"https:\/\/www.northfloridacitrusnursery.com\/products\/moro-blood-orange","provider":"North Florida Citrus Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}