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| Identification |
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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
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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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
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| Horticulture |
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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.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Citrus sinensis 'blood orange' is evergreen.
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