Blood Orange Tree - Citrus sinensis

Blood Orange Tree (Citrus sinensis)

The Blood Orange Tree produces stunning deep-red citrus fruits with a distinctive flavor profile reminiscent of berries and stone fruits. Prized by home gardeners for their cold tolerance and manageable growth habit, these trees deliver fresh harvests within just a few seasons. When you buy a blood orange tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you receive a mature, healthy specimen ready to thrive in your landscape or container garden.

Landscaping Uses

Plant your Blood Orange Tree in a sunny garden bed, against a south-facing wall, or in a large decorative pot on your patio or balcony. These trees perform wonderfully as focal points in Mediterranean-style gardens and blend seamlessly into mixed citrus collections. In cooler climates, container cultivation allows you to move the tree indoors during freezing temperatures while enjoying its fragrant blooms and ornamental fruit year-round.

Specifications

Height: 12–15 feet (at maturity)
Width: 10–12 feet (at maturity)
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: 6–8 hours daily; full sun preferred
Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic
USDA Zones: 8–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces distinctive, flavorful fruit with natural berry undertones
• Reaches productive maturity faster than many citrus varieties
• Tolerates cold better than standard orange trees
• Fills your garden with sweet fragrance during bloom season

Planting & Care

Choose a location with abundant sunlight and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and plant at the same depth, then mulch around the base to retain moisture. Water thoroughly twice weekly during the growing season, reducing frequency in fall and winter. Apply citrus-specific fertilizer every six weeks from spring through summer, then taper to every two to three months during cooler months. Prune away dead or crossing branches anytime except winter to maintain an open canopy structure that maximizes light penetration and encourages fruit production.