Citrus sinensis 'blood orange'
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Citrus sinensis 'blood orange'

sweet orange
blood orange
Malta orange

  family rutaceae 
  genus citrus 

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Identification
Genus  Citrus Species  sinensis Variety  Cultivar  blood orange Common names  sweet orange   blood orange   Malta orange Family  RUTACEAE Specimen number  S9275 Data source  GrUnFr p252
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Evergreen Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  20' - 30' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Above 40� F AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The fruit is large, with a thick rind and red streaked flesh or occasionally fully red flesh. It is full flavored and juicy. Some of its possible culinary uses include: as juice and in sweets. Citrus sinensis 'blood orange' is most commonly used fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Buds   Cutting   Seed Pollination method  Parthenocarpic Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period  Dec 01 - Feb 28 Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Juice   Sweets Nutritional value  Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts large, with a thick rind and red streaked flesh or occasionally fully red flesh Flavor / texture  full flavored and juicy
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Because Citrus sinensis 'blood orange' is parthenocarpic, it needs no pollination in order to bear fruit. Harvest time is December and February. Sweet orange (in some places called blood orange and Malta orange) can be propagated with buds or using a cutting or by seed. This plant is a cultivar whose parent may have originated from India, Thailand and southern China.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Citrus sinensis 'blood orange' is evergreen.

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